Today 12th meeting of the 16th Postal Services staff welfare board was held under the chairmanship of Honourable M.O.S.

SG FNPO participated in the meeting with the black shirt.  SG FNPO requested Honourable Minister to discuss the GDS issue before the agenda but it was permitted. 

Items of the meeting were discussed.  Minister was very positive on all the welfare issues.  SG FNPO recorded the following at the end of the meeting.

• FNPO is not participating in the strike.  However, we strongly feel that the demands of GDS are genuine.
• Shri Mahadevaiah was not permitted to attend this meeting.  As per our view, it is wrong.  FNPO recorded its displeasure for not permitting Shri Mahadevaiah in the meeting.  The Minister heard our voice patiently.

In the closing remark, the Minister said that they are very positive in settling the GDS issues.

After the meeting, the Department hold lunch for the participants.  SG FNPO boycotted the lunch informing to the officers that when our GDS employees are going on strike, we don't want to take any refreshment during the meeting.  

Minutes is awaited.  Details of the minutes will be published after its receipt.