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OFFICERS' VOICE Starting a bulletin to be published regularly was a decision taken in 1981 General Body Meeting. The name “Officers’ Voice” was among the names suggested by members. The author of this name was A.Krishna Rao (presently Director, Cobseti, Chikmagalur). The first issue was released in July 1982. The magazine has now been registered with the Registrar of Newspaper in India vide no. KARENG/2008/14831 OFFICERS’ VOICE was intended to disseminate information, and to provide a mouthpiece for both the members and the leadership. From the days of fear of infant mortality and uncertainty of July 1982 when the first issue was released, it continued to be published without interruption. It crossed 100th number in October 1990 and the 200th number in January 1999. It has become a powerful medium of reaching members and a medium for them to express their views. Its editorials have been acclaimed for being objective, constructive and analytical. There were c
 ontroversies
due to varying perceptions. The subjects covered therein are wide ranging - from
trade union to national issues.
By April 2006, 286 issues have come out. It is supplied to the members free of cost. A list of outsiders connected with the movement and eminent persons are also on the mailing list. To improve the contents continuous efforts are made. Health Watch and Class room are two columns receiving good appreciation. To educate the members on their role towards the union a regular column “Through the looking glass” written by the President (and Editor) and to guide them on disciplinary matters a column “Through the Disciplinary lens” written by a Vice President, Kaushik K Ghosh were introduced in 1999 and 2002 respectively.
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response to a suggestion made by many members the editorials that appeared in
Officers' Voice till 1998 were compiled into a book and published with the
title "Voice of CBOO". The contents are arranged according to the subject.
the book covers diverse issues like Industrial Relations, trade union movement,
HR management , economic policy and banking sector reforms. Copies can be
obtained from the central office of CBOO on payment of Rs.100.
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