ICEU Thanjavur 58th Divisional Conference

 

 58th Divisional Conference at Thanjavur  

               With the hoisting of Divisional Unit flag by  Comrade S. Selvaraj, President of the Insurance Union Employees Union, Thanjavur, the 58th Divisional conference began on Nov 28th amidst loud,intense and emotional slogan shouting by comrades of Thanjavur division. The conference was being held in the successful backdrop of 95% of comrades participating in the November 26th General strike. The delegates' session was inaugurated by Comrade R Punniamurthy, Former President  of the Divisional Unit. General Secretary of the Unit, Com V Sethuraman, on behalf of Executive  committee, presented a report on the political and economic changes that took place after the previous divisional conference, its impact on the Insurance Industry and the movements carried out by the Divisional unit during the period. In the debate that followed, a total of twenty four comrades, including two women comrades, expressed their views on the report. The report was unanimously adopted along with the Accounting statements which were presented by Divisional unit's Treasurer Comrade M Ravishankar.

             During the discussions, Comrade V. Suresh, Joint Secretary, South zone Insurance employees Federation, compared the present day status of our wage charter and the challenges facing the company in the current political climate.  Comrade R. Easudas, former President of Divisional unit who also spoke, stressed the need for activizing People for India movement in the division. .

               Comrades S Selvaraj, V Sethuraman and M Ravishankar were elected as President, General Secretary and Treasurer respectively in the conference.   Comrade K. Swaminathan, Vice President, Szief felicitated the newly elected office bearers and the and the new delegates for the coming year.

.              Forty three resolutions were passed in the conference including Public sector protection, opposition to the sale of LIC shares, support for the farmers struggle and for the merger of Public Sector general Insurance companies. Comrade S L Sridhar welcomed the delegates to the conference and Comrade R Seethala proposed a vote of thanks. 

         

    The General Conference held on November 29 is truly a historic one. It would not be an exaggeration to say if it is called a different conference that we have never seen or heard of.  The highlight of the conference was the participation of 700 comrades either directly or through video conferencing and via Facebook live. 

 What made it very special was the keynote address by former President of aiieaComrade Amanullah Khan.  His speech, highlighted the present juncture in the country and the need to act with caution. His speech gave the much needed confidence to the employees and it also added a sense of excitement and a sense of alarm at the same time among the cadres.

    Comrades P. Satyanathan (MRGIEA), N. Raja (LICAOI) and comrade R. Punniamurthy greeted the conference..In his spectial address, Comrade K. Swaminathan said that dividing the work force on religious and caste lines could not deceive them for long. Comrade V Sethuraman welcomed the gathering and Comrade M Ravishankar gave the vote of thanks in the conference which was presided over by Comrade S Selvaraj.  

 The Tanjore Divisional Conference was to be the first Divisional Conference held in the Southern Region this year amid the pandemic  The fact that we also used technology to face major challenges gave us a bright sense of hope.  The comrades of Thanjavur are ready to face the challenges with this confidence.