The PTCL CBA has fully backed the voluntary separation scheme, offered by the management. Rana Tahir, Ziauddin, Zulfiqar Sanghi and Rana Hassan represented the CBA. The company is to formally announce the scheme on 15 November 2007.
SEVP HR and Admin Ismail Taha gave a detailed briefing about the scheme, focusing much of his attention on impressing upon the fact that the scheme was absolutely voluntary and non-binding.
It may be mentioned here that the CBA was overwhelmingly delighted to see the details of the lucrative package. While replying to some queries from the union leaders, SEVP HR & Admin said the VSS would be offered only for once therefore employees should take into consideration this fact while applying for the scheme.
He told the union leaders that no employee would be pressurised to opt for the scheme. He also told them that the management did not want the union to encourage people. "It is purely voluntary and not mandatory and we want employees to take their own decision without any pressure," he said.
He said PTCL will not leave alone those who avail VSS and has chalked out a comprehensive plans for them called Life Transitional Services. Life transitional services scheme is part of the VSS that will be offered to those who will opt for the scheme."
It is an endeavour by PTCL to enable employees to obtain real time benefits from their decision to part ways. He added that the scheme would cover financial transitional services, vocational training and real estate services. This would be over and above the package offered under the VSS.
Explaining the salient features, he said all employees would be given 60 days effective from 15 November to take the crucial decision of accepting the VSS package or otherwise.
To certain questions of the union leaders regarding future of those who do not avail the facility, SEVP HR categorically stated there was no threat to them and they would remain part of the company as a valuable asset.-PR