CAT union calls for ‘Big Du’ brakes to combine NT The structure is still hollow.
Mr. Sangwan Pumthien, Chairman of the State Enterprise Workers Union of CAT Telecom Public Company Limited (Soror CAT) Revealed that on December 23, 2020, the CAT submitted a letter to Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister, in requesting postponing the merger of CAT Telecom and TOT Public Company Limited (National Telecom Public Company Limited) or NT from the former Mr. Putthipong Punnakan, Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DES) There is a plan to register the company on January 7, 2021 as a March 2021 instead as required by law.
This is so that all relevant departments are ready for action. And registered a merger According to the ministerial resolution (cabinet) on January 14, 2020 to make this change There are operating guidelines and public relations to create understanding for stakeholders such as employees of other related departments. Including service users To make this merger Received serious support from all parties It is efficient, effective and beneficial to the people who use the service. As the Cabinet (Cabinet) has set goals In the past, the Minister of DES Has appointed a working group to set policy guidelines And follow up operations related to mergers and acquisitions There were only 2 meetings but still not a clear conclusion.
However, the CAT agrees and supports the merger. Because it increases work efficiency Reduce duplication of investments in the business operations of both organizations. Make the most of mutual assets and resources. Reduce competition among themselves To be the government agency for the preparation of digital infrastructure and security In response to important government policies and national strategies Which will benefit the nation and the people
But the merger is a very important change. For the benefit of all parties By hiring a consulting company to operate during a limited time. There are still many issues that do not have an analysis of plans and systematic change management such as organizational structure, business direction, human resource management system design in accordance with the structure, benefits. And employment conditions More importantly, there is no proper public relations and understanding for employees. Unions, state enterprises and the public, which, according to the cabinet resolution on January 14, 2020, stated that it must be clear that What will be changed and what conditions will happen after the merger? It’s still unclear
The NBTC has concerns about the NT structure as specified by the advisory firm at Day 1, namely, there are 18 executive vice president lines, more than 30 deputy managing director, 119 department managers and assistants. Over 230 Division Managers Approximately 2000 Section Managers
RAOT considers that the N-3 organizational structure has not yet focused on the link to the organizational strategy. In making a business plan Both in the medium and long term To increase the efficiency of the organization to be able to compete in the market sustainably Not planning a clear restructuring in relation to everyone in the organization. Including support Encourage employees to participate in retirement programs to meet the set goals. And consider setting up a personnel management plan to support Especially related to management system Performance and salary structure system That should be considered the goal. New strategies and coherence provide clear workloads for each of the merged segments. And aim to strengthen the vision and corporate mission together in accordance with the cabinet resolution
The problem that arises is that the structure is redundant. Increase the work process steps This will result in conflicts and not being the only one in work. Waste of budget More than necessary From position money It is unclear in human resource management such as the path of progress, incentive system, performance appraisal. More regulation of work procedures The major impact on service users is the lack of communication and the relationship between the two organizations to be united. In accordance with the vision And in accordance with the government policy to achieve the objective of saving efficiency and maximum benefit.
Regarding benefits and employment conditions, CAT considers that the consulting company must have details. And it is imperative that employees of both organizations That will be transferred to the NT Must be aware of the benefits and employment conditions According to the Minister of the DES There is a policy for negotiations in four parties. Consisting of President of CAT Telecom and TOT, representatives of state enterprise trade unions, CAT and TOT who held a single meeting But still not a clear conclusion, therefore unable to clarify or communicate to employees.
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