State Bank of India has advised customers to complete branch-related banking transactions before the proposed three-day nationwide strike from September 28 to 30. SBI said digital channels, ATMs and other alternative services would help customers manage routine banking needs.
Bank officers and employees from nine banks staged rallies in Adilabad, Karimnagar and Nizamabad districts as part of a nationwide protest called by the United Forum of Bank Unions. They pressed for immediate implementation of a five-day workweek and extension of performance-linked incentives, citing stress and workload.
Banking services across India were disrupted as nearly 8 lakh public sector bank employees joined a nationwide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), demanding immediate implementation of a five-day work week. The unions argue that five-day banking is essential for employee wellbeing and sustainable services.
Bank employees and officials in Mancherial held a rally demanding the implementation of a five-day work week, a long-pending request agreed upon by the union government in March 2024. Employees cited stress due to digitalisation, workload, target pressure, and staff shortage
Banking operations were affected in Khammam and Kothagudem as public sector bank employees staged a strike demanding a five-day work week. The protest followed failed talks with the Chief Labour Commissioner, with unions also opposing labour codes and privatisation
Hyderabad: The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), which is an umbrella body of 9 bank unions, has called for a two-day strike starting December 16 to protest the government’s decision to privatise several banks in the country. Banks will be closed on December 16 (Thursday) and December 17 (Friday). While mobile and net banking […]
