A record of the important conferences, organisational decisions, membership growth and movements that shaped WBMSRU from 1984 onward.
From the historic merger conference in 1984 to the steady development of the organisation, each period reflects a step in strengthening the collective organisation of medical and sales representatives in West Bengal.
A historic merger conference was held in Kolkata. WBCRU and WBSSRU merged to form the West Bengal Medical & Sales Representatives' Union (WBMSRU).
Membership recorded at 1,509.
The first conference was held at Rabindra-Sarobar Stadium. A decision was taken not to award membership to supervisors anymore.
Membership increased to 3,177.
The second conference was held at Gana-Bhaban, Uttarpara, Hooghly. It was decided that supervisors could not remain members. The FMRAI Silver Jubilee Year Conference was also held at Girish Mancha, Kolkata.
Decisions were taken on a three-tier organisation, extension of the organisation up to regional level, amendment of the constitution and formation of the first rules. The State Conference was to be held every two years, with District and Regional Annual General Meetings and State General Council meetings in the representative/interim years.
The first General Council Meeting was held at Shramik-Bhaban, Kolkata. The first Council Conference was also recorded in Kolkata.
The first Representative Conference and first Regional Conference were held, with implementation of the three-tier structure.
The second General Council Meeting was held at N.R.S. Hall, Kolkata.
Decision taken for a one-time membership subscription.
Third General Council Meeting held at Rabindra-Bhaban, Bally.
A decision was taken to adopt a membership target programme.
Fourth General Council Meeting held at N.R.S. Hall, Kolkata.
Membership reached 4,046.
A decision was taken to build 'Nija Bhaban' (Own Building).
Fifth General Council Meeting held in Midnapore.
A decision was taken to introduce computerized membership statistics.
Sixth General Council Meeting held at Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur.
Decisions were taken for an industry-based movement and a minimum wage movement.
Seventh General Council held in Malda.
The organisation pursued a company-based minimum wage movement.
Eighth General Council Meeting held at Krishnanagar, Nadia.
A major milestone was the realization of minimum wage in 17 companies.
Ninth General Council Meeting held at Rabindra Bhaban, Cooch Behar.
Decision taken on the movement for an 8-hour working limit.
Tenth General Council Meeting held at Sarat Sadan, Howrah.
Adoption of a movement programme for realization and protection of legal rights.
Eleventh General Council Meeting held in Purulia.
The supplied historical record begins the 2012 Fourteenth Conference entry at Sanskriti. The source text provided for this page ends at this point.
Progress on photo identity cards.
Approval of the 26-week Maternity Benefit Bill in the Rajya Sabha
Passage of the Wage Code in Parliament.
The State Conference was postponed due to the COVID-19 situation.
Passage of Labour Codes in Parliament. A 1-day All-India Strike was also held.
Delhi Rally demanding statutory working rules
Delhi Rally demanding statutory working rules.
Minimum wage declaration for pharmaceutical industry employees.
Protests against 4 Labour Codes.
Selected figures from the historical record supplied for the timeline.
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