Bank unions have deferred their planned three-day nationwide strike after the Indian Banks’ Association assured them of discussions on key demands, including a five-day work week. A joint committee will be formed to deliberate on declaring remaining Saturdays as holidays, while other pending issues will also be addressed. With the strike postponed, banks will remain open on Monday.
Banking services across Telangana were disrupted as employees joined a nationwide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions, pressing for immediate implementation of a five-day work week
Public sector bank services are set to be disrupted nationwide as the United Forum of Bank Unions goes on strike seeking implementation of a five-day work week, with branch-level operations affected while digital services continue
The strike call given by United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), an umbrella organisation of 9 bank employees association, also pitches for filling up the post of workmen/officer directors in public sector banks
