Master Crafts Man (MCM)-Grade Pay 4200-Obstacles to be cleared by this month

Master Crafts Man (MCM)-Grade Pay 4200-Obstacles to be cleared by this month

Ministry of Defence issued an order granting Grade pay 4200 to the MCM, with the approval of DOP&T U.O.No.5358/10/CR dated 25.2.2010,and Ministry of Finance I.D.No.2(16)E.III Desk/2008 dated 10.06.2010 and concurrence of Ministry of Defence(AG/08) vide their U.O.No 164/AG/PB dated 14.06.2010. According to this the grade structures for Industrial Employees in Ministry of Defence will be as follows

i) Grade pay Rs.1900 to Skilled Workers

ii) Grade pay Rs.2400 to Highly Skilled –II Workers

iii) Grade pay Rs.2800 to Highly Skilled –I Workers

iv) Grade pay Rs.4200 to Master Craftsman

But one of the conditions laid down by the MOD to implement this four grade structure is not accepted by all the defence workers federations including INDWF, AIDEF and BPMS.

As per the order,4 (i) The post of Master Craftsman Shall be part of the hierarchy and the placement of Highly Skilled Grade-I in the grade of Master Craftsman will be treated as promotion.

All the federations confronted with this condition and they demanded that HS-I Grade should not be treated as a promotion, instead of this it should be treated as a Placement.

The sources close to the south block told that, the views of these federations has been forwarded to the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance and the matter has been examined by this department. And it is expected that necessary directions, to implement the four grade structure, will be issued by this month.

A decade long demand of the Industrial Employees of Defence Establishments, granting Grade Pay Rs.4200/- for MCM at par with railway artisans, succeeded through many struggles and it will be realized possibly before the end of this month. All the credits for this achievement goes to all the Defence federations of unions.



Source: GServants

New pay structure for Industrial Employees of Ordnance Factories

INDWF General Secretary Mr.R.Srinivasan has written in his website regarding the new revised pay structure for Industrial Employees of Ordnance Factories. The content of the letter is reproduced below...

The proposal submitted by Ministry of Defence on the approval of Fast Track Committee to create 4(Four) grade structure for Industrial Employees has been now approved by Ministry of Finance, (Department of Expenditure) on 22.04.2010. According to the approval the following proposal has been granted.

Existing Scheme	Revised / Approval Proposal
MCM: 25% of 55% of HS Rs.2800/- MCM Placement Grade does not fall in the Hierarchy.	MCM 25% of HS I & HS II (55%) 13.75 % - Rs. 4200/- Grade Pay Placement Grade / not regular Hierarchy grade
HS 55% Rs.2400/-	HS I - 27.5% - Rs.2800/- Grade Pay HS II - 27.5% Rs.2400/- Grade Pay
SK 45% - Rs.1900/-	SK - 45% - Rs.1900/-

Only Three Grades will remain i.e., HS I, HS II & SK (27.5%, 27.5%, 45%)

MCM will not be part of hierarchy

Feeder Grade for Chargeman will be based on HS I seniority

MCM time relaxation from Trade Test for HS I w.e.f. 01.01.2006

After getting approval by Ministry of Defence (Finance) necessary orders will be issued by Min. of Defence by next week.

Finance Ministry approved Rs.5000-8000(Rs.4200 Grade Pay) for Master Craftsman in Ordnance

Finance Ministry approved Rs.5000-8000(Rs.4200 Grade Pay) for Master Craftsman
Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) issued amendment to G.S.R.552(E) to Central Civil Services(Revised Pay)Rules, 2008 for the workshop staff (Defence Civilian Employees) as follows and issued Notification through Gazette of India on 28.7.2009 published by the controller of publications, New Delhi-110 054.

Ordnance Employees (14% of MCM) will get Rs.4200 Grade Pay and 50% Highly Skilled emplyees will get Rs.2800 Grade Pay

OLD RATIO

Skilled	45%
Highly Skilled	41%
MCM	14%

NEW RATIO

Skilled	45%
Highly Skilled-II	20.5%
Highly Skilled-I	20.5%
MCM	14%

OLD PAY STRUCTURE

Skilled	Rs.3050 - 4590 (Grade Pay Rs.1900)
Highly Skilled	Rs.4000 - 6000 (Grade Pay Rs.2400)
MCM	Rs.4500 - 7000 (Grade Pay Rs.2800)

NEW PAY STRUCTURE

Skilled	Rs.3050 - 4590 (Grade Pay Rs.1900)
Highly Skilled-II	Rs.4000 - 6000 (Grade Pay Rs.2400)
Highly Skilled-I	Rs.4500 - 7000 (Grade Pay Rs.2800)
MCM	Rs.5000 - 8000 (Grade Pay Rs.4200)

Source: cgstaffnews

J C M AND RECOGNISED SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS

JOINT CONSULTATIVE MACHINERY

JOINT CONSULTATIVE MACHINERY IN ORDNANCE FACTORIES JCM – I , JCM – II , JCM – III , JCM – IV

In 1967 Govt. of India introduced the ‘Scheme for Joint Consultative Machinery and Compulsory Arbitration’ for Central Govt. employees. The objective was to promote armonious relation, securing greatest measure of cooperation between Govt. in its capacity as employer and the general body of its employees in matters of common concern and increasing the efficiency of the public service.

The Scheme provides for setting up of Joint Councils at three levels viz.

(i) National Council (JCM-I) functioningat Cabinet Secretariat

(ii) Departmental Council (JCM-II) functioning at the concerned administrative Ministry and

(iii) regional / office council (JCM-III) functioning at the lowest level of the administrative set-up. For Ministry of Defence Establishments, however, a four tier arrangement was agreed to and accordingly in the case of Ordnance Factories in addition to JCM-I (National) and JCM-II (Departmental), the following Joint Councils were set-up :- JCM – III : functioning at OFB HQrs.

JCM – IV : functioning in each of the factories under OF organisation.

The Scheme clearly demarcates the jurisdiction of the Joint Councils at each level, the items and the circumstances in which these will qualify for compulsory arbitration by a Board of Arbitration consisting of these members, one from Official side, one from Staff side and a Chairman who will be an independent person. Subject to the overriding authority of Parliament, recommendations of the Board of Arbitration will be binding on both sides.

The Scheme, Constitution of Third and Fourth Level Councils for Defence Civilians, Draft Rules for the conduct of business of these Councils, Declaration of Joint intent regarding the common approach of Govt. of India and the employees organizations to work the machinery of Joint Council and Compulsory Arbitration and forms for nominations of Staff Side Members of the Departmental Council were forwarded to DGOF, amongst others, under Ministry of Defence letter No. 7(2)/66/D(Lab) dtd. 24-7-1967.

The factories had been furnished with copies of these documents under DGOF Circular No. 652/A/W dated 3rd November 1967 and asked to forward copies thereof to the recognised Trade Union(s), recognised Associations and Works Committees functioning in the respective factories. JCM-III at DGOF HQrs. and JCM-IV at the factories have been formed in accordance with the provisions laid down in the scheme and the constitution for these Councils. The special meeting(s) of the convened to transact the following business:-

(i) Signing of Declaration of Joint Intent.

(ii) Adoption of Draft Rules for Conduct of Business.

List of recognised service associations

FEDERATIONS / CONFEDERATION
1. General Secretary,All India Defence Employees Federation (AIDEF),SM Joshi Bhawan,Survey No. 81, Elphinstone Road, Kirkee, Pune – 4111003	2.General Secretary, Indian National Defence Workers Federation(INDWF) No-6, 6th Street, Vaishnavi Nagar, RCC Post, Chennai 600109.
3. General Secretary, Bharatiya Pratiraksha Mazdoor Sangh(BPMS) 2-A, Navin Market, Kanpur – 208 001.	4.General Secretary, Confederation of Defence Recognised Associations(CDRA), 96, Defence Apartments, G-17 Paschim Vihar, Rohtak Road, Delhi-110087.
LIST OF RECOGNISED SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
STENOGRAPHERS	DRIVERS
General Secretary, All India Naval Stenographers Association, 13-3-16, Bhujanga Rao Pet, Maharani Peta, Visakhapatnasm – 530002	General Secretary, Civilian Driver Gr.I AFV Association IndiaRZ-46, L-Block,Mahavir Enclave, Palam, New Delhi 110045
General Secretary, DGQA Orgn. Stenos. Assn.C/0 CQA ME, Aundh Road, Khadki, Pune – 411003.	General Secretary, All India Defence Employees Civ. Motor DriversD – 158, Ext II, Nangloi, Delhi –110041.
General Secretary, All India DRDO Personal Staff Association,H-248, Sarojini Nagar,New Delhi – 110023.	General Secretary,DRDO CivilianM.T. Drivers AssociationLASTEC Metcalfe House Delhi – 110 054
CLERKS /CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATIONS
General Secretary, All India MES Clerical Cadre & Gp.D Employees Assn. Central HQ AIMCCGDEA, C/o CE Delhi Zone, Delhi Cantt-10.	General Secretary, All India EME Civilian Personnel Assn. 25-40/1/1,Anantha Saraswathi Nagar,East Anand Bagh, Malkajgiri, Secunderabad-500047
General Secretary, All India AOC Clerks Assn, H.No. 244, Sant Nagar, (EOK) New Delhi – 110 065.	General Secretary, All India Def. Civilian Clerk’s Assn of AOC & Record Offices, 13, Pashchim Vihar Extn.New Delhi-63.
General Secretary, DRDO Admn. Staff Assn.B-16/5 DRDO Township ,CV Raman Nagar, Bangalore – 93.	General Secretary, All India Def. Estate Employees Assn.C-3116, Indira Nagar, Lucknow-226016.
General Secretary, All India NCC Def. Civilian Employees Assn.C/o NCC Dte. Karnataka Goa, 8, Cunningham Road, Bangalore-560052.	General Secretary,All India Association of ClericalEmployees of Ord.Fy,CE HqrsC/o Metal &Steel Factory,Ishapore-743144.(W.B)
General Secretary,DGOF Employees Association,10-A, S K Bose Road,Calcutta. 700001	General Secretary,All India Naval Clarks Association,C/o HQ Southern Naval Command. Kochi.
General Secretary,All India DGQA Clerical Association,CQA(HV), Avadi,Chnnai-600054	General Secretary,Ordnance Factory Board Employees’ Democratic Association,10-A S.K. Bose Road,Kolkata-700001
DRAUGHTSMAN ASSOSN / SAFAIKARAMCHARI ASOSN
General Secretary , All India MES Civ. D/man Assn.National Executive Council, Kashmir House, New Delhi – 110011.	General Secretary,All India Defence Conservancy Safai Karamachari Association,House No.T-83, Old Nangal,Delhi Cantt. 10
General Secretary, All India Naval Draughtsmen Association, A-33, Kailash Colony, New Delhi – 110048.	General Secretary, Draughtsmen Assn. of DGQA 3, Ethiraj Lane, Moses Street, Gandhi Nagar, Avadi, Chennai-600054
SCIETIFIC WORKERS ASSOCS
General Secretary, Scientific Workers Assn. in DGQA, 2, Navin Market, Kanpur –208001	General Secretary, All India Assn. of Scientific WorkersC/o QAE ME, Khamaria, Jabalpur- 482005.
ENGINEERS / TECH STAFF ASSOCS.
General Secretary, All India MES Civilian Engineers Assn.T-4 No.4 Poultry Farm Area,Delhi Cantt- 110010.	General Secretary,All India Assn. of EME Supervisory(Tech).20-A Ayodhya Kunj, Agra.
General Secretary, Ordnance Tech. Pers Assn (NI) Gautam Niwas, A-2/372, Sector-8, Rohini, Delhi-110085.	General Secretary,Defence Marine Engg. Tech Staff Welfare Assn. C/o DQA WP, H-Block, New Delhi - 110011.
General Secretary,Indian Def. Estate Service Tech. Staff Assn.C/o Office of DGDE,West Block IV, R.K. Puram, New Delhi.	General Secretary,All India DGQA Tech. NGO’s Assn.CQAL Campus, JC Nagar,Bangalore – 560006.
General Secretary,All India Def Employees EME Tech Supervisor Association,R-556, Mangol Puri,New Delhi, 110 083.	General Secretary,All India Naval Tech. Supervisory Staff Assn. Naval Dockyard ,Mumbai – 400023.
General Secretary, All India Assn. of NGO’sOrdnance Factory Khamaria, Jabalpur – 482005	General Secretary,DRDO Senior Technical Asstt. Assoc.2, Navin Market, Kanpur 208001
STOREKEEPERS ASSOCIATIONS
General Secretary, All India Assn. of Store-keeping Staff (AOC)D-499, Gali No. 14,Sadh Nagar, Palam Colony,New Delhi - 45	General Secretary , All India Civ. Store-keeping Personnel Assn.(EME) WZ-400 B, Raj Nagar, Palam Colony, Delhi – 110045
General Secretary, All India (MES) Barrack & Store Cadre Assn.Room No 74, South Hutments,Kashmir House,New Delhi-110011.	General Secretary, Naval Store Storehouse Staff Association,GWH – Material Organ, NSD Ghatkoper, Mumbai – 400086
General Secretary, All India Air Force Storekeepers Association,C –6/189-B, Keshav Puram Delhi – 110035.	General Secretary,DRDO Stores Staff Association, No.2448, 17th Main, 16 Cross,IInd Stage, Kumara Swami layout,Bangalore - 560078
ACCOUNTS ASSOCIATIONS
General Secretary , All India Def. Accounts Assn.(CB)C/o CDA(O), Golibar Maidan, Pune-400001	General Secretary , All India Defence Accounts Employees Assn.C/o CC of A(Fys.), 10-A, Shaheed Khudiram Bose Road, Calcutta-700001
NON-TECH. SUPERVISORY STAFF ASSOC.
General Secretary, Indian Ordnance Fys. Non-Tech Supervisory Staff Assn,C/o G/IT-135,Armapur Estate, Kanpur - 9
Security Staff Association
General Secretary, DRDO Security Staff Association, Central OfficeC/o LRDE, C.V. Raman Nagar, Bangalore-560093
OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATIONS
General Secretary,All India Naval CivilianTechnical Officers Assn.,DSP/NHQ, Room No- 200‘D’II Wing, Sena Bhawan New Delhi – 110011.	General Secretary, Indian Navy Civilian Officers Association, Naval Dockyard , Vishakhapatnam - 530014
General Secretary,Indian Navy CivilianDesign Officers Assn., Dte of Naval Hqr.,A – 33 Kailash Colony,New Delhi – 48.	General Secretary, All India CSD Officers Assn., Mandalay Lines, Range Hills, Khadki, Pune – 411 020
General Secretary,Indian Ordnance Factories Gazetted Officers’ AssociationHIG-8, ‘B’ Block,Panki, Kanpur-208020	-

Employees of Ordnance Factories in India

The employees of the Ordnance Factories are categorized in four groups for the purpose of compensation in regard to their work viz. 1. Group A & B Gazetted Officers

2. Group B & C Non Gazetted Officers

3. Group C & D Non Industrial Employees and

4. Group C & D Industrial Employees Industrial Relations are governed by ID Act, 1947. As per provisions laid out in this act Works Committee, etc. are constituted which lays down the foundation of workers participation in certain areas of decision-making.

However, in our organization participative management is further strengthened by forums like
Joint Consultative Machinery,
Productivity Council,
Safety Committees, etc.

Weekly Holiday : Sunday is the weekly holiday for which no separate payment is admissible.

Duty Pay or Time Wages for the Day Workers including the Maintenance Workers are calculated for each month on the basis of actual attendance for the month according to the following formula:
P * A / (N - S - H)

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chapter No.10

Production Linked Bonus in Ordnance factories

PLB scheme in Ordnance factories

Concluding The Commission would like to observe that the extant remarks formulae of paying PLB in none of the 3 major ministries/departments are geared towards rewarding an actual increase in productivity/efficiency.

The introduction of PRIS will ensure that actual performance of each employee or group of employees is measured using objective criteria and incentive given based on performance rather than uniformly across the organisation.

The concerned Ministries should, therefore, seriously consider devising an appropriate PRIS. The Government, as a policy, should also consider replacing all form of bonus schemes by that of PRIS.

It is also clarified that in the revised scheme of emoluments being recommended by the Commission, all increase in productivity/profitability should reflect in form of PRIS.

The ad-hoc bonus schemes should cease immediately and be replaced with PRIS.

Payment of Bonus with the modified formula in PLB schemes shall be continued only till the time a scheme for implementing PRIS is formulated.

This should be done within the time period of three years, after which all incentives presently being paid in form of bonus, etc. shall be allowed only in form of PRIS.

The Government may also implement the scheme of variable increments for all groups of employees to reward individual performances.