North India Statesman
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Bank strike in March 2025: A two -day strike starting today in banks across the country has been withdrawn. The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) announced the postponement of the bank strike to be held on March 24-25. The decision was taken after successful discussion on several major issues including the five -day working day.
Representatives of the Department of Financial Services (DFS) and Central Labor Commissioner (CLC) participated in the discussion with the bank employees under the Indian Banks Association (IBA), Union Finance Ministry. The meeting was specially held to consider the demands of the unions.
Will the demands of bank employees be met?
One of the key members of the UFBU, the All India Bank Employees Union (AIBEA) said that there was a successful meeting with the government last week. In which the challenges and problems faced by the employees were presented. The strike decision has been withdrawn as the government has promised to take the right decision on the issue. It is noteworthy that UFBU is an alliance of nine bank unions. The UFBU consists of major banking unions like AIBEA, AIBOC, NCBE, AIBOA and BEFI. The next meeting of all stakeholders will be held in the third week of April.
These issues were discussed.
According to reports, DFS Joint Secretary was present in the meeting through video calls. The meeting discussed other issues including new recruitment, demonstration based incentive (PLI), including implementation of five -day work week for bank employees. Bank employees also focused on appointing new employees and providing benefits to temporary employees to reduce the charge.
Will the banks be closed or open on March 24?
Due to withdrawal of the strike, today i.e. March 24 and tomorrow i.e. March 25, work will be normal in banks across the country. According to the Reserve Bank of India, there is no holiday in banks these days under the negotiable instrument act. This means that all bank branches will remain open and work will continue normally.
