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Bank strike from Sept 28-30: Why are employees demanding 5-day work week and pension tweak?

1 source · first seen 12:13 24 Sept · updated 12:13 24 Sept

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  • Bank unions plan a three-day strike from Sept 28-30, demanding a five-day banking week and pension reforms
  • Banks will stay open on Sept 27 (Sunday) to offset the strike
  • Strike-related service disruption may affect customers and operations at Indian banks

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Bank unions’ September strike and deferral

Bank unions planned a nationwide strike for September 28–30, seeking a five-day work week and pension reforms. The Centre and banks took steps to limit disruption, including early salary payments and Sunday banking; unions later deferred the strike after talks with the IBA.

Friday, 25 September

  1. 2 sources
    Three-day bank strike may disrupt salary credits and branch services
  2. Bank strike Sept 28-30: Will financial services work? All ATM, digital wallet and UPI FAQs answered
  3. 7 sources
    SBI and other PSU banks waive ATM charges during September 28–30 strike
  4. Bank strike: Confusion over September 27 as association tells bankers 'don't report to work'; will banks...

Thursday, 24 September

  1. 3 sources
    Banks urge customers to finish transactions before UFBU strike from September 28
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    Bank strike from Sept 28-30: Why are employees demanding 5-day work week and pension tweak?

Wednesday, 23 September

  1. 4 sources
    Central government employees to receive September salary early on September 25

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