New Delhi: The All India Coordination Committee of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) workers is all sent to jump into the strike against the decision of the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) ahead of privatisation of the Public Sector Unit.
On July 23, the BPCL has sent a communication to its employees that workers ageing above 45 years can get VRS. The decision had come in light of selling it shares to the private.
Disappointed with this move, the All India Coordination Committee of BPCL workers have decided to observe strike and non-cooperation protest against the BPCL management.
According to a senior office-bearer of the BPCL, the company has not disclosed any detail about their financial settlement.
"BPCL has not disclosed how many employees will be sent out after privatisation. We were not informed about the financial package for the VRS. Thus, we cannot accept the VRS offer blindly," he said.
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The employees allege that the wage agreement has not been given though the period has completed.
"In Mumbai and Cochin refineries, the wage agreement expired in 2016 and 2018 respectively. But, they have not settled anything so far," the workers noted.
The employees union had also urged their members not to opt for the VRS scheme and demand the government to halt the privatisation move.
"If the government is firm on its decision, we will go ahead with a two-day sudden strike and non-cooperation movement will be adhered in the workplaces," the union has decided on July 24.
The Government of India has proposed disinvestment of its entire shareholding in the BPCL. The GOI has of 52.98% equity share in the BPCL. It is noted the BPCL contributes 22% of the fuel marketing share and 15% of crude oil refining capacity in the country.
