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Bank unions defer three-day nationwide strike after talks with IBA

11 sources · first seen 23:09 27 Sept · updated 08:22 28 Sept

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  • UFBU deferred the planned three-day nationwide strike after talks with IBA
  • A high-level committee will discuss five-day work week and Saturday holidays
  • Averted disruption benefits bank customers and supports continuity 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.

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Read the reports

18 reports · earliest 23:09
Mint3-day bank strike has been deferred: Check UFBU's complete statement; decision on Saturdays as holidays and more23:09Times of IndiaProposed bank strike deferred after talks between bank body and unions23:28Business Today3-day bank strike deferred after late-night talks between IBA and UFBU23:30MintBank strike deferred as unions, IBA reach agreement23:32Economic TimesBank unions defer 3-day nationwide strike after talks with IBA23:37Moneycontrol3-day bank strike deferred after IBA-UFBU meeting; panel to discuss Saturday holidays23:37The HinduBank unions defer three-day nationwide strike after ‘understandings reached’ with IBA23:58NDTV ProfitThree-Day Nationwide Bank Strike Deffered After Meeting With Association, Unions00:16NDTV ProfitThree-Day Nationwide Bank Strike Deferred After Meeting Between Association, Unions00:16NDTV ProfitThree-Day Nationwide Bank Strike Deferred After Meeting With Association, Unions00:16Business StandardBank unions defer 3-day nationwide strike following assurance from IBA00:27Financial Express3-day nationwide bank strike deferred: 5-days a week, PLI issues to be discussed06:19CNBC-TV18Bank unions defer 3-day nationwide strike following assurance from IBA06:20News On AIRProposed three-day nationwide bank strike deferred06:23CNBC-TV18Bank strike deferred: What IBA agreed to discuss on five-day banking, PLI scheme07:35Fortune IndiaBank unions defer 3-day nationwide strike following assurance from IBA07:49MintGood news! No bank strike today after 9.30 meeting yesterday; top 4 takeaways from AIBA-UFBU discussion — Full details08:12Economic TimesBank strike deferred: September 28-30 strike put on hold after IBA-UFBU talks08:22