SWR Zonal Convention

AILRSA South Western Railway Zonal Convention held at Prakash Restaurant, Hubli on 16.12.09, presided by Com. SD Arnold, Zonal President. The convention was welcomed by Com. C. Sunish, General Secretary and was inaugurated by Com. PS Prasad, General Secretary, Co Ordination Committee of Central Government Employees and Workers, Karnataka State.
He explained the latest stand of COC about the agitations against the adverse recommendations of 6th CPC and about the decisions of first meeting of the National Anomaly Committee which was held on 12th December, 2009. Secretary (Personnel) chaired the meeting. On behalf of the Confederation, Com. S.K. Vyas, President and Com. K.K.N. Kutty Secretary General attended and participated in the discussion.
He emphasized the need of joint struggle by Central Government Employees including Railways.
Com. MN Prasad delivered Key note Address. He elaborately explained the agitational programs by AILRSA from the submission of 6th CPC report in detail. He narrated the details of the conciliation by RLC New Delhi on 24.11.09 and proposed Hunger fast was postponed as per the guidance RLC. He also explained about the suggestion of Cadre Review Committee to extend the facility of up gradation for Assistant Loco Pilot to 20/80 %. Now 80% ALP will get up graded GP of 2400. This benefit is given only to pacify and control our struggle. So it is our duty to educate out workers the importance of maintaining the tempo of struggle till we achieve our demands.
Com. MM Roly, Central Organising Secretary, Com. KC James, Joint Secretary General, Com. R Surendran, Divisional Secretary, Bangalore, Com. Dhikshith, Branch Secretary, Hubli, Com. . Vaidya SB, Divisional Secretary, RMS Employees Union were addressed the gathering.