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Indian bank union strike actions

Overview

The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), representing over 90 per cent of India’s banking workforce, has scheduled a series of nationwide strikes to address unresolved labor disputes. The unions are demanding the implementation of a five-day working week, a review of the Performance-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, and the settlement of pending pension-related matters, including the desire for employees to opt for the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).

The planned industrial actions include a one-day strike on September 11, a three-day strike from September 28 to 30, and a potential indefinite strike beginning October 26, 2026.

On September 11, bank employees initiated the nationwide strike. The action has caused significant disruptions to physical branch operations, specifically affecting cash deposits, withdrawals, and cheque clearances, particularly within public sector banks. While digital banking services such as UPI, mobile banking, and ATMs have remained functional, in-person services faced substantial interruptions.

As previously noted, regional factors such as the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in Delhi and Municipal Corporation elections in Jaipur, combined with subsequent holidays and Ganesh Chaturthi, contributed to a period of interrupted service availability.

Entities

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

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Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [BUSINESS] 20 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.

  2. 5 days ago

    [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.

  3. 10 days ago

    [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.

  4. 19 days ago

    [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.

Sources

aajsamaaj.com · aajtak.com · argusnews.in · bhaskarhindi.com · business-standard.com · businessnewsthisweek.com · deccanchronicle.com · desitalkchicago.com · dharitri.com · dinalipi.com · edexlive.com · enavabharat.com · english.publictv.in · hindi.news18.com · hindi.pardaphash.com · hindimilap.com · ibtimes.co.in · india.com · indtoday.com · informalnewz.com · kannada.asianetnews.com · latestly.com · mangalorean.com · news18.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · newsbytesapp.com · odishasambad.in · orissapost.com · sanjeevnitoday.com · sanmarg.in · thekashmirimages.com · thelivenagpur.com · theshillongtimes.com · timesbull.com · yespunjab.com

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