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The Ministry of Finance on 21 September 2026 appealed to employees of public sector banks and regional rural banks to refrain from a proposed three day strike from 28 to 30 September, called by the United Forum of Bank Unions over implementation of a five day banking week. The ministry said it had already met the unions' other main demand by keeping the Performance Linked Incentive scheme in abeyance, and pointed to measures including revised pay scales, an enhanced Staff Welfare Fund and improved transfer and promotion policies as evidence of continued engagement. The proposed strike dates coincide with the half yearly closing of banks on 30 September, a date significant for reconciliation, provisioning and treasury operations, meaning the disruption combined with the preceding weekend could effectively shut banking services for five days. Despite the appeal, union representatives said they could not call off the strike without a firm commitment on the five day week.