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Indian bank union strike deferred after negotiations

Overview

The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), representing over 90 per cent of India’s banking workforce, had scheduled a series of nationwide strikes for September 28 to 30, 2026, to address unresolved labor disputes. The unions demanded a five-day working week, a review of the Performance-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, and the settlement of pension-related matters. Following emergency negotiations between the UFBU and the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) on the night of September 27, the nationwide three-day strike has been deferred. The two parties have agreed to form a high-level committee, comprising representatives from both the IBA and UFBU, to seek a sustainable method for implementing a five-day work week without disrupting public services. This committee will specifically explore options that balance employee needs with customer convenience, including the demand to declare all Saturdays as holidays. Additionally, discussions regarding the PLI scheme for officers have commenced, with the IBA agreeing to discuss modifications for Scale IV and above officers with the government. To mitigate potential disruptions, the Indian government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) directed public sector and regional rural banks to remain operational on Sunday, September 27, allowing customers to complete essential transactions. During the proposed strike period, digital services including UPI, mobile banking, and ATMs were expected to remain functional. Furthermore, the State Bank of India (SBI) announced it would waive ATM transaction fees at any bank's ATM to assist customers. The deferment ensures that banking services, including cheque clearance and cash transactions, will continue normally during the period originally slated for the strike. Following the deferral, the IBA has formally established the high-level committee to address the five-day work week.

Entities

United Forum of Bank Unions · State Bank of India · Reserve Bank of India · India · Indian Banks’ Association

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  • "The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) called for a three-day nationwide strike from September 28 to September 30, 2026."

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    "The three-day nationwide bank strike scheduled for September 28-30 has been deferred following a meeting between the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) and the UFBU."

    One claim asserts the three-day nationwide strike is scheduled for September 28-30, while the other asserts that this strike has been deferred.

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Indian Banks’ Association forms committee to discuss five-day work week

    The Indian Banks’ Association has formed a high-level committee to discuss implementing a five-day banking week following the deferral of a nationwide bank union strike.

  2. [BUSINESS] 73 sources
    Bank strike in India deferred after IBA and UFBU agreement

    A nationwide three-day bank strike in India scheduled for September 28-30 has been deferred following successful negotiations between the IBA and UFBU regarding a five-day work week and incentive schemes.

  3. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Tamil Nadu Left parties support nationwide three-day bank strike

    Left parties in Tamil Nadu have backed a nationwide three-day bank strike from September 28-30, demanding a five-day work week and better benefits.

  4. [BUSINESS] 42 sources
    India bank strike scheduled for September 28-30

    India faces a three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28-30, 2026. Banks will remain open on Sunday, September 27, to assist customers, and SBI has waived ATM fees during the strike period.

  5. [BUSINESS] 25 sources
    Bank employees launch nationwide strike in India

    Bank employees in India launched a nationwide strike on September 11, demanding a five-day workweek, pension reforms, and changes to incentive schemes. Digital services remain operational.

  6. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    State Bank of India warns of service disruptions amid planned nationwide strikes

    Indian banks face potential disruptions due to nationwide union strikes scheduled for September 11, late September, and October, alongside regional holidays in Delhi and Jaipur.

  7. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Bank unions in India announce strikes over working week and incentive schemes

    India's United Forum of Bank Unions has announced strikes on September 11 and September 28-30 over demands for a five-day banking week and revisions to the Performance Linked Incentive scheme.

  8. [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Bank unions announce nationwide strikes in India over five-day week and PLI dispute

    Indian bank unions (UFBU) have announced nationwide strikes on September 11 and September 28–30, threatening an indefinite strike from October 26 over demands for a five-day work week and PLI scheme reforms.

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