# Indian bank union strike actions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indian-bank-union-strike-actions > Updated: 2026-09-10T07:45:48.000Z. Sources: 35. Developments: 4. 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. ## Claims - The UFBU called for a nationwide strike on September 11. (disputed by 18 sources) - A three-day strike is planned for September 28 to 30. (disputed by 6 sources) - A primary demand of the strike is the implementation of a five-day banking week. (corroborated by 18 sources) - Digital services like UPI, internet banking, and ATMs are expected to remain operational during the strike. (corroborated by 17 sources) - The strike includes demands for pension-related resolutions. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Unions are protesting the restructuring of the Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. (corroborated by 10 sources) - The UFBU represents approximately 90 percent of bank employees and officers. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Unions have warned of an indefinite strike starting October 26 if demands are not met. (corroborated by 6 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: 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. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bank-unions-call-nationwide-strike-in-india-over-working-conditions ### 2026-09-06: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/state-bank-of-india-warns-of-service-disruptions-amid-planned-nationwide-strikes ### 2026-09-01: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bank-unions-in-india-announce-strikes-over-working-week-and-incentive-schemes ### 2026-08-24: 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. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bank-unions-announce-nationwide-strikes-in-india-for-september-and-october --- Cite as: Indian bank union strike actions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indian-bank-union-strike-actions