Bank Employees in Lucknow Get Hope as Government Backs Five-Day Workweek and Job Security
July 12, 2025 by Ishaan Verma
Bank staff in Lucknow are holding off on a major strike after the Uttar Pradesh government assured them it would look into their demands—like a five-day week and job security. Talks between unions and officials brought a temporary peace, but further negotiations are on the way to address key workplace issues.
Bank Strike Postponed: Five-Day Workweek and Job Security Talks Bring Relief to Customers Across India
June 15, 2025 by Ishaan Verma
India narrowly avoided a major bank strike as unions called off a two-day nationwide closure after extracting key assurances on job security, recruitment, and a five-day workweek from banking authorities. The move followed heated protests and promises of ongoing negotiations.
Bank Strike Postponed: Indian Banks to Remain Open on March 24-25 After Last-Minute Negotiations
May 11, 2025 by Ishaan Verma
The nationwide bank strike set for March 24-25, 2025, was postponed after breakthrough talks between UFBU unions, the Indian Banks' Association, and the Finance Ministry. Banks will function as usual on these dates, but unions warn future strikes are possible if demands aren't met.
Bank Strike Postponed as Unions, IBA Agree to Further Talks on Five-Day Workweek and Reforms
April 27, 2025 by Ishaan Verma
A major two-day bank strike planned across India, including Aligarh, has been postponed. Bank unions and the Indian Banks' Association agreed to further negotiations after getting key assurances on workweek reforms, recruitment gaps, and controversial performance-linked directives. Talks will continue in April.