Railway Board to withdraw instructions debarring Safety Category Supervisors to become office bearer of the union

After the Sustained Struggle of AIRF Railway Board to withdraw instructions debarring Supervisory Staff (GP Rs. 4200 and above) working in safety categories to become office bearers of the unions – Railway Board to issue orders on within a day or two. Railway Board had issued instructions regarding this vide Letter No. 2017/E(LR)III/Ref/RB/1 Dated:- 30.01.2017…..

No.AIRF/55                                                                               Dated: 25.12.2017

The General Secretaries,
All Affiliated Unions,
Dear Comrades!

Sub:-Participation of Safety Supervisors in Recognized Union

Ref:- Railway Board’s Letter No. 2017/E(LR)III/Ref/RB/1 Dated:- 30.01.2017

It is my pleasure to inform you that after many deliberations Railway Board has decided to withdraw referred letter in which instructions were given to debar Supervisory Staff (GP Rs. 4200 and above) working in safety categories to become office bearers of the unions.

We are extremely thankful to Sh. Ashwini Lohani/Chairman Railway Board, who has played a very supportive and positive role in withdrawing these instructions. Railway Board will issue instructions in respect of this on 26.12.2017.

With regards!