Operations at PSU Banks Partially Hit Due to Nationwide Trade Union Strike
4 years ago

Operations at PSU Banks Partially Hit Due to Nationwide Trade Union Strike

News 18  

Banking services across the country were partially impacted on Thursday as some unions of public sector banks participated in a one-day nationwide strike called by central trade unions. Another bank officers’ union — All India Bank Officers Confederation — did not participate but extended “fraternal support” to the strike, its General Secretary Soumya Datta said. Ten central trade unions, except the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, observed the nationwide general strike to protest against various policies of the central government. The 10 central unions, including the Indian National Trade Union Congress, All India Trade Union Congress, Hind Mazdoor Sabha, Centre of Indian Trade Unions, All India United Trade Union Centre, Trade Union Co-ordination Centre and Self-Employed Women’s Association, called for the general strike against the new farm and labour laws, among others.

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Why AIBEA called for nationwide strike, Explained
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Why AIBEA called for nationwide strike, Explained

Deccan Chronicle  

The All India Bank Employees Association has called for a nationwide strike on August 28. In a press release, AIBEA stated, "Political interference and political attack on the Union and the vindictive actions taken against the union leaders in Bank of India Staff Union, Kerala." Minutes of discussion between the management of Bank of India, Indian Banks' Association, All India …

Bank Strike today: Which branches will remain closed and what services will be affected?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bank Strike today: Which branches will remain closed and what services will be affected?

India TV News  

The All India Bank Employees Association has called for a nationwide strike today, potentially disrupting banking services across the country. The strike comes in response to the Bank of India’s decision to issue charge sheets against thirteen union leaders. Participation from multiple bank unions The strike is supported by several major bank unions, including the United Forum of Bank Unions, …

Bharat Bandh | SKM, trade unions declare nationwide strike a ‘big success’
10 months, 1 week ago

Bharat Bandh | SKM, trade unions declare nationwide strike a ‘big success’

The Hindu  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha and ten Central Trade Unions claimed that the rural and industrial strike called by them on Friday was “big success.” Though reports from various States suggested that it was a mixed response for the call, the SKM and the CTUs said in separate statements that the struggles reflected the anger of farmers, workers, and the rural …

Bank employees to strike for 13 days between Dec 4-Jan 20
1 year, 2 months ago

Bank employees to strike for 13 days between Dec 4-Jan 20

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The All India Bank Employees' Association, the largest workers' union in the banking sector, has scheduled a series of nationwide strikes between starting Dec 4 to January 20, demanding an increase in staff recruitment and to oppose outsourcing of regular jobs at public sector banks. According to CH Venkatachalam, general secretary of AIBEA, there is a deliberate effort by …

Trade Unions, farm outfits condemn ban on postal unions
1 year, 7 months ago

Trade Unions, farm outfits condemn ban on postal unions

The Hindu  

Central Trade Unions and farmers’ organisations on April 28 condemned the Centre’s decision to de-register the All India Postal Employees Union and the National Federation of Postal Employees. The postal unions were de-registered for making contributions to the farmers’ protests and the Centre of Indian Trade Unions as well as for buying books from the CPI office in Delhi. The …

Trade Unions condemn circular banning protests by government servants
1 year, 9 months ago

Trade Unions condemn circular banning protests by government servants

The Hindu  

Left wing trade unions, the Centre of Indian Trade Unions and the All India Trade Union Congress, condemned a recent circular of the Department of Personnel and Training to the secretaries of all Union government departments directing them to take disciplinary actions, besides deduction of wages, against employees going on strike in any form, including protests. He said the Narendra …

Sri Lanka’s worker unions go on defiant strike against government
1 year, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka’s worker unions go on defiant strike against government

The Hindu  

Workers from nearly 40 trade unions in Sri Lanka, employed in sectors including banking, public health and ports, on Wednesday went on a strike, despite an executive order from President Ranil Wickremesinghe declaring many services “essential”, to effectively outlaw protests by workers in those sectors. Therefore, the authorities must respond if they want to avoid it.” The workers are protesting …

India at 75 | Timeline: Labour
2 years, 4 months ago

India at 75 | Timeline: Labour

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 15, 2022 18:00 IST Working-class movements in India predate Independence and played an important role in giving an impetus to the national movement. 1948: Postal and Telegraph workers give a strike notice for DA revision, confirmation of temporary employees, and sanction of strike period pay, among other things. 1960s 1960: Central government employees declare an indefinite strike …

Bharat Bandh Day 2: Unions continue to protest; banking, public transport hit
2 years, 8 months ago

Bharat Bandh Day 2: Unions continue to protest; banking, public transport hit

Firstpost  

A joint forum of central trade unions is protesting against the government policies affecting workers, farmers, and people. New Delhi: The two-day nationwide strike by central trade unions to protest against the government policies entered its second day on Tuesday, impacting normal life in some parts of the country. On Monday, the first day of the strike, public dealings at …

Banking services partially impacted on second day of strike
2 years, 8 months ago

Banking services partially impacted on second day of strike

The Hindu  

Banking services were impacted partially for the second day on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, as a section of bank employees came in support of the nationwide strike called by central trade unions. "As per our reports, in the Southern Grid functioning in Chennai, during our strike yesterday and today, about 6 lakh cheques/instruments worth about ₹5,000 crore could not be …

Bharat Bandh Updates: 2 Injured While Stopping Train in Bengal's Kulgachhia, Vehicles Vandalised in Howrah; Banking Services Hit
2 years, 8 months ago

Bharat Bandh Updates: 2 Injured While Stopping Train in Bengal's Kulgachhia, Vehicles Vandalised in Howrah; Banking Services Hit

News 18  

Normal life was disrupted at some places in West Bengal in the wake of a two-day nationwide strike called by central trade unions from Monday. In the interest of the consumers of electricity, it is advised that all the power utilities shall take necessary measures to ensure round-the-clock functioning of the electricity grid and availability of all plants, transmission lines …

Bharat Bandh 2022: Why workers across India are on a massive two-day strike
2 years, 8 months ago

Bharat Bandh 2022: Why workers across India are on a massive two-day strike

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A two-day nationwide strike has …

Central trade unions’ nationwide strike | Banks, insurance sectors affected all over India; steel, oil sectors also seeing partial impact: AITUC official
2 years, 8 months ago

Central trade unions’ nationwide strike | Banks, insurance sectors affected all over India; steel, oil sectors also seeing partial impact: AITUC official

The Hindu  

Central trade unions on March 28 began a two-day nationwide strike to protest against the Government’s alleged wrong policies that are affecting farmers, workers and people. — PTI Telangana Trade unions in Telangana raise unified voice against the Centre’s “anti-worker” policies Raising a unified voice against the Centre’s “anti-worker” policies, members of various trade unions staged sit-in demonstrations at multiple …

Trade Unions Want India to Walk Back to Dark Ages of Pre-1991, No Wonder They’ve Become Irrelevant
2 years, 8 months ago

Trade Unions Want India to Walk Back to Dark Ages of Pre-1991, No Wonder They’ve Become Irrelevant

News 18  

The all-India strike on March 28 and 29, called by a bunch of trade unions, is extremely unfortunate. The cause mentioned by the unionists — the Narendra Modi government’s policies which are “affecting workers, farmers, and people” — is as phony as their concern for workers, farmers, and people. “The Joint Platform of Central Trade Unions had held a meeting …

Bank Strike Today: SBI, PNB, RBL and Other Bank Services, ATMs to be Hit. Full List
2 years, 8 months ago

Bank Strike Today: SBI, PNB, RBL and Other Bank Services, ATMs to be Hit. Full List

News 18  

Bharat Bandh Today, Tomorrow: The two-day nationwide strike called by trade unions across India has begun from 6 am today, March 28. – In a statement, India’s largest public sector bank State Bank of India has said its banking services are likely to be affected due to the strike. – Similarly, another public sector bank, Punjab National Bank, said its …

Nation-wide trade union strike disrupts life in Kerala
2 years, 8 months ago

Nation-wide trade union strike disrupts life in Kerala

The Hindu  

Normal life and commerce sputtered to a halt in Kerala on the first few hours of the nationwide general strike called by trade unions to protest against the "anti-labour" policies of the Bharatiya Janata Party -led Central government., on Monday, March 28, 2022. Essential services hit The industrial action is particularly acute in Kerala, where pervasive left and Congress trade …

Bharat bandh today set to hit banking, services
2 years, 8 months ago

Bharat bandh today set to hit banking, services

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The two-day “Bharat bandh” called by the central trade unions and several other outfits on Monday and Tuesday is likely to hit banking services particularly as a section of the bank employees’ unions has supported the agitation. The country’s largest lender, State Bank of India, has said banking services may get affected due to the strike. Punjab National …

Trade unions to go on two-day Bharat Bandh
2 years, 8 months ago

Trade unions to go on two-day Bharat Bandh

The Hindu  

Trade unions, including in the coal, steel, oil, telecom, banks and insurance sectors, would go on a two-day strike or “Bharat Bandh” from Monday, according to a joint platform of 10 Central trade unions. Responding to the call of the other Central unions, the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, a Central trade union affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, had on March …

Bharat Bandh: Ensure Round-the-Clock Power, Centre’s Advisory to States Ahead of Trade Union Strike
2 years, 8 months ago

Bharat Bandh: Ensure Round-the-Clock Power, Centre’s Advisory to States Ahead of Trade Union Strike

News 18  

The Power Ministry on Sunday has asked all state governments and electricity authorities to ensure normal functioning and supply of electricity during the 48-hour nationwide strike on March 28 and 29. “The Ministry advised that all the power utilities shall take necessary measures to ensure round the clock normal functioning of the electricity Grid and availability of all plants, transmission …

Two-Day Bharat Bandh From Tomorrow: Banking Services Will Be Hit; See What is Open & What is Shut
2 years, 8 months ago

Two-Day Bharat Bandh From Tomorrow: Banking Services Will Be Hit; See What is Open & What is Shut

News 18  

A collective forum of trade unions has called for a nationwide strike on March 28 and 29 against the Centre’s policies ‘affecting workers, farmers, and people’. Here’s a look at what services will be affected due to the strike: Banking, Transport The All India Bank Employees Association will also join the two-day pan-India strike against “anti-worker” policies of the government. …

Trade unions to go on nationwide strike on March 28-29
2 years, 9 months ago

Trade unions to go on nationwide strike on March 28-29

Hindustan Times  

A joint forum of central trade unions has given a call for a nationwide strike on March 28 and 29, to protest against government policies affecting workers, farmers, and people. Ten central trade unions have called for a nationwide strike on Monday and Tuesday. The Joint Platform of central trade unions held a meeting in Delhi on March 22, 2022, …

Joint Forum Of Central Trade Unions Gives Call For Nationwide Strike On March 28, 29
2 years, 9 months ago

Joint Forum Of Central Trade Unions Gives Call For Nationwide Strike On March 28, 29

ABP News  

New Delhi: To protest against government policies affecting workers, farmers, and people, a joint forum of central trade unions has given a call for a nationwide strike on March 28 and 29, reported news agency PTI. A meeting of the Joint Platform of central trade unions was held in Delhi on Tuesday where preparations were reviewed in various states and …

Bank strike enters day 2; services hit across country
3 years ago

Bank strike enters day 2; services hit across country

India TV News  

Highlights AIBOC General Secretary said that about 7 lakh across the country are participating in the strike. Bank Strike: Lakhs of employees of several state-owned banks including the State Bank of India continued their strike on the second day on Friday as well to protest against the proposed privatisation of the public sector banks by the government impacting normal operation …

Bank strike continues for second day; services across country hit
3 years ago

Bank strike continues for second day; services across country hit

The Hindu  

Lakhs of employees of public sector banks continued their strike on the second day on Friday, December 17, 2021, as well to protest against proposed privatisation of banks by the government impacting normal operation across the country. Shutters of branches across many parts of the country on Friday were down following the strike call given by the United Forum of …

PSU bank employees go on two-day strike; services hit at many places
3 years ago

PSU bank employees go on two-day strike; services hit at many places

The Hindu  

Public sector bank unions went on a two-day strike from Thursday to protest against privatisation of banks and demand that the government withdraw the Banking Laws Bill, 2021 that would enable the government to reduce its share in public banks. The unions, under the banner of the United Forum of Bank Unions, an umbrella body of nine bank unions including …

Bank strike today: PSU bank employees go on two-day strike; services hit at many places
3 years ago

Bank strike today: PSU bank employees go on two-day strike; services hit at many places

India TV News  

Highlights Employees of several state-owned banks including SBI will go on a two-day strike starting today The strike has been called by the UFBU, AIBOC, AIBEA, NOBW The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu extends support to the two-day nationwide strike called Employees of several state-owned banks including the State Bank of India went on a two-day strike starting today against …

Why have over nine lakh public sector bank employees gone on a two-day strike across the country
3 years ago

Why have over nine lakh public sector bank employees gone on a two-day strike across the country

Firstpost  

The uproar began ever since the government had in its Budget announced its intent to take up privatisation of two public sector banks during the year Close to nine lakh employees of various state-run banks will go on a two-day nation-wide strike beginning Thursday to protest against the government’s move to privatise two public sector lenders. UFBU’s Convenor Devidas Tuljapurkar …

All trade unions of SCCL to go on three-day strike
3 years ago

All trade unions of SCCL to go on three-day strike

The Hindu  

Raising their voice in unison against the Centre’s decision to auction four coal blocks in the State for commercial mining, all the trade unions of Singareni Collieries Company Limited have resolved to go on a three-day strike from December 9 with the slogan ‘Save Singareni’. In an extraordinary show of unity, the unions have joined hands to make the strike …

Two-day Bank Strike Ends; Unions Warn of Intensifying Stir if Govt Goes Ahead With Privatisation of PSBs
3 years, 9 months ago

Two-day Bank Strike Ends; Unions Warn of Intensifying Stir if Govt Goes Ahead With Privatisation of PSBs

News 18  

The two-day nationwide strike by the public sector bank unions ended on Tuesday, with disruption in services like cash withdrawals, deposits, cheque clearances, remittances and loan approvals hitting customers. The United Forum of Bank Unions, consisting of nine bank unions — AIBEA, AIBOC, NCBE, AIBOA, BEFI, INBEF, INBOC, NOBW and NOBO — had given the strike call to protest against …

Nationwide Strike Impacts Banking Services of PSU Banks on Day One
3 years, 9 months ago

Nationwide Strike Impacts Banking Services of PSU Banks on Day One

News 18  

Banking services such as cash withdrawals, deposits, cheque clearing and business transactions were impacted across the country on Monday, the day one of the PSU bank union’s strike, against the proposed privatisation of two more state-owned lenders. All India Bank Officers Association General Secretary Sowmya Dutta said the government policies are going to have ill effects on the economy as …

Bank Strike Today and Tomorrow: Here's How Services May Be Hit
3 years, 9 months ago

Bank Strike Today and Tomorrow: Here's How Services May Be Hit

News 18  

Banking operations across the country may suffer today and tomorrow as the United Forum of Bank Unions has called a nationwide strike to protest against the proposed privatisation of two state-owned lenders. – UFBU, an umbrella body of nine unions, in a statement, said about 10 lakh bank employees and officers of the banks will take part in the strike. …

As Bank Unions Strike against Privatisation, Here's How Services May Be Hit on Monday & Tuesday
3 years, 9 months ago

As Bank Unions Strike against Privatisation, Here's How Services May Be Hit on Monday & Tuesday

News 18  

Banking operations across the country may suffer on Monday and Tuesday as the United Forum of Bank Unions has called a nationwide strike to protest against the proposed privatisation of two state-owned lenders. – UFBU, an umbrella body of nine unions, in a statement, said about 10 lakh bank employees and officers of the banks will take part in the …

Bank strike today: Which services are affected as 10 lakh employees protest privatisation
3 years, 9 months ago

Bank strike today: Which services are affected as 10 lakh employees protest privatisation

India Today  

Banking services are likely to be hit across the country today and tomorrow as lakhs of bank employees are set to go on a strike against the privatisation of two public sector banks. 10 lakh bank employees, part of the United Forum of Bank Unions have been protesting in the country for the last month and have now called for …

Bank unions call for strike on 15 and 16 March against proposed privatisation of PSBs
3 years, 9 months ago

Bank unions call for strike on 15 and 16 March against proposed privatisation of PSBs

Firstpost  

New Delhi: United Forum of Bank Unions, an umbrella body of nine unions, has given a call for a two-day strike from 15 March to protest against the proposed privatisation of two state-owned lenders. Conciliation meetings - before the Additional Chief Labour Commissioner on 4, 9 and 10 March - did not yield any positive result, All India Bank Employees …

Bank Strike: Unions call for two-day strike. Check details
3 years, 9 months ago

Bank Strike: Unions call for two-day strike. Check details

India TV News  

United Forum of Bank Unions, an umbrella body of nine unions, has given a call for a two-day strike from March 15 to protest against the proposed privatisation of two state-owned lenders. Conciliation meetings - before the Additional Chief Labour Commissioner on March 4, 9 and 10 - did not yield any positive result, All India Bank Employees Association general …

Two-day bank strike on March 15,16; services likely to be affected
3 years, 9 months ago

Two-day bank strike on March 15,16; services likely to be affected

Hindustan Times  

Upset with the government's decision to privatise public sector banks, the United Forum of Bank Unions has called for a two-day strike in the banking industry on March 15 and 16. "We have been informed by the Indian Banks' Association that the United Forum of Bank Unions has given a call for strike in the banking industry on March 15 …

Banking Services May Get Affected Later This Month Due to Proposed Strike: Canara Bank
3 years, 9 months ago

Banking Services May Get Affected Later This Month Due to Proposed Strike: Canara Bank

News 18  

Public sector lender Canara Bank on Thursday said that banking services may get affected later this month due to the proposed strike by several bank unions. "We have been informed by the Indian Banks' Association that the United Forum of Bank Unions has given a call for strike in the banking industry on March 15 and March 16, for issues …

Banking services may get affected later this month due to proposed 2-day bank strike
3 years, 9 months ago

Banking services may get affected later this month due to proposed 2-day bank strike

India TV News  

Public sector lender Canara Bank on Thursday said that banking services may get affected later this month due to the proposed strike by several bank unions. "We have been informed by the Indian Banks'' Association that the United Forum of Bank Unions has given a call for strike in the banking industry on March 15 and March 16, for issues …

Banks Unions Call for Two-day Strike Against Proposed Privatisationof PSBs
3 years, 10 months ago

Banks Unions Call for Two-day Strike Against Proposed Privatisationof PSBs

News 18  

The United Forum of Bank Unions, an umbrella body of nine unions, on Tuesday gave a call for a two-day strike from March 15 to protest against the proposed privatisation of two state-owned lenders. It has been decided to oppose the government's decision to privatise banks during the meeting of UFBU held on Tuesday, All India Bank Employees Association general …

Central government employees and pensioners observe “Call Attention Day” today to highlight their demands
3 years, 10 months ago

Central government employees and pensioners observe “Call Attention Day” today to highlight their demands

The Hindu  

On February 1, even as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents her third Union Budget, a sizeable section of Central government employees and pensioners, including defence civilian employees, are observing the day as “Call Attention Day” and holding demonstrations throughout the country in support of their 13 demands. The “Call Attention Day” has been given by the National Joint Council of …

Worker, employer bodies seek changes to draft labour rules
3 years, 11 months ago

Worker, employer bodies seek changes to draft labour rules

The Hindu  

The majority of the Central trade unions on Thursday boycotted the Labour and Employment Ministry’s consultation on the draft rules for the four labour codes enacted by the government in 2019 and 2020, terming the exercise a “farce”. Ten out of the 12 Central trade unions declined to attend the meeting called by Labour Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar. The letter …

Railway Unions AIRF, NFIR to Observe Bharat Bandh; BSNL Employees Too Extend Support
4 years ago

Railway Unions AIRF, NFIR to Observe Bharat Bandh; BSNL Employees Too Extend Support

News 18  

Two of the biggest railway unions on Monday pledged their support to the Bharat Bandh on December 8 called by farmer unions which have been protesting on Delhi's borders against the Centre's new agri-marketing laws. AIRF general secretary Shiva Gopal Mishra met the agitating farmers at Singhu border and assured them that members of the railway union are with them …

Bharat Bandh: Will bank services be hit? Here's what top unions said
4 years ago

Bharat Bandh: Will bank services be hit? Here's what top unions said

India TV News  

Farmer groups, camping at various Delhi border points for over a week, have called for a nationwide shutdown on Tuesday, December 8, which is being supported by a number of opposition parties and other bodies, to protest against three recently enacted agriculture-related legislations. Bank unions have said they will not participate in the 'Bharat Bandh' on Tuesday, even as they …

Bharat Bandh on December 8: A look at what may be affected amid farmers' protest
4 years ago

Bharat Bandh on December 8: A look at what may be affected amid farmers' protest

India TV News  

With the farmer unions' call for 'Bharat Bandh' on December 8, services across various quarters are likely to take a hit. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that all AAP workers across the country will join the nationwide strike and appealed to all citizens to support the farmers. A joint platform of ten central trade unions have also offered support …

Support Swells for Bharat Bandh Called by Protesting Farmers as Trade Unions in 12 States, Oppn Back Call
4 years ago

Support Swells for Bharat Bandh Called by Protesting Farmers as Trade Unions in 12 States, Oppn Back Call

News 18  

The Congress, TRS, DMK and the AAP joined other opposition parties in extending support to the Bharat Bandh on December 8 called by farmer unions which have been protesting on Delhi’s borders for 11 days demanding repeal of the Centre’s new agri-marketing laws. Expressing the Congress’ “wholehearted” support to the strike call, party spokesperson Pawan Khera said it will hold …

10 Central Trade Unions Extend Support to 'Bharat Bandh' Call by Farmers on Dec 8
4 years ago

10 Central Trade Unions Extend Support to 'Bharat Bandh' Call by Farmers on Dec 8

News 18  

New Delhi: A joint platform of 10 central trade unions has extended its support to 'Bharat Bandh' call by farmer organisations on December 8. The joint forum comprises 10 central trade unions — Indian National Trade Union Congress, All India Trade Union Congress, Hind Mazdoor Sabha, Centre of Indian Trade Unions, All India United Trade Union Centre, Trade Union Co-ordination …

Bharat Bandh: Operations at public sector banks partially hit due to trade union strike
4 years ago

Bharat Bandh: Operations at public sector banks partially hit due to trade union strike

India TV News  

Banking operations in public sector banks across the country were partially affected on Thursday as some bank unions joined the one-day nationwide strike called by central trade unions. Cash transaction including deposits and withdrawal at branches, forex and government transactions have been impacted in many public sector banks where participating unions are strong. Ten central trade unions, except Bharatiya Mazdoor …

Trade union strike partially impacts life, banking services
4 years ago

Trade union strike partially impacts life, banking services

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: The nationwide trade unions strike began early Thursday and has disrupted road transport, general movement in some states. Bank unions have also called for a one day strike to join hands with trade unions. Trade unions are on strike in industrial belts of Delhi and Jantar Mantar, the protest ground of Delhi will see unions gathering later in …

Nationwide general strike on 26 November to see participation of 25 crore workers
4 years ago

Nationwide general strike on 26 November to see participation of 25 crore workers

Firstpost  

The charter of demands of the general strike include cash transfer of Rs 7,500 per month for all non-income tax paying families and 10 kg free ration per person per month to all needy Ten central trade unions will observe a nationwide general strike on 26 November, with an expected participation of 25 crore workers across the country, PTI reported. …

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