ALL
Cir.No.21/2009
To all the Zonal/Divisional/State/Regional Units:
Dear Comrades,
JOINT MEETING OF THE UNIONS
A meeting of all unions was held in the evening of
Broadly, an understanding was reached that joint letters should be addressed to the Chairman, LIC and Finance Minister demanding early settlement of wage revision keeping in view the aspirations of employees and performance of LIC. Majority of the unions also agreed for demonstrations on 27th November and 11th December with a perspective of one day strike in December end if no progress is made.
The Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill 2008, LIC Act (Amendment) Bill 2009, the Swaroop Committee recommendations on Agents Commission and certain provisions in the draft Direct Tax Code would destabilize the public sector insurance industry. These issues were placed before the joint meeting of the unions. It was decided that forming a common understanding with the Agents Associations, a public campaign must be undertaken. This program would involve meeting the Members of Parliament (especially those in the Standing Committee on Finance) and a campaign among the public and policyholders. It was also decided to hold a national convention in
On the issue of temporary employees, a discussion was held where the unions also agreed that a solution should be found out urgently and agreed to exchange views further to have a common approach.
Comradely yours,
General Secretary.
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