Amit Shukla

research scholar at ABV-IIITM GWALIOR

[Rupam Roy @rupamsmail]

Every 24x7 banking service has a banker behind it and a family waiting at home. We agreed to the 5-day week in March 2024 and accepted longer weekday hours. The regulator, the insurer and the Government all work 5 days.

Our demand is just. The delay is not.

#5DayBankingNow #AIBOC @PMOIndia

[All India Indian Bank Officers Association @Aiiboa_Aiboc]

Honest negotiation efforts signaling 5 days of work week proved crucial to boosting morale; implement it to maintain that spirit. #5DayBankingNow #AIBOC @PMOIndia https://t.co/WPjsIqCxyv

[All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) @aiboc_in]

India’s Bank employees seek two things rooted in fairness and dignity at work.
#5DayWeekandFairPLI
The demand for a 5 Day Work Week in banks is not new. It already stands agreed upon in the Bipartite Settlement of March 2024. What remains is its long-pending implementation.

At the same time, the unilateral and discriminatory PLI system must be abolished and replaced with a fair, transparent and inclusive framework for all employees, recognising the collective effort behind every institution’s performance.

Hardworking bank employees are not asking for privilege. They are asking for implementation of an agreement and equality in reward.

A motivated banking workforce strengthens Indian banking and the nation.
@PMOIndia

[Hellobanker @Hellobanker_in]

Listen to what Nirmala Sitharaman said about Mis-selling in Banks.

[All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) @aiboc_in]

Agreement reached. Settlement signed.
Only implementation is pending.
Deliver on commitments.
#5DaysWeekForBankers

[Amit Shukla @AmitShu0702]

A 5-day banking week will enhance work-life balance for Indian bank employees, boosting productivity and job satisfaction! #5DaysWeekForBankers #AIBOC https://t.co/HEYC7GpFff

[All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) @aiboc_in]

Agreement reached. Settlement signed.
Only implementation is pending.
Deliver on commitments.
#5DaysWeekForBankers

[All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) @aiboc_in]

Bank employees are the backbone of India’s financial system, powering inclusion, safeguarding stability, and enabling growth.
Yet, they’re still denied a humane work–life balance.
A 5-day work week in the banking industry isn’t a “perk”, it’s a long-overdue necessity. The commitment has been made. Now it must be honoured.
Act now. Implement a 5-day week for bankers too, without delay.

#BankersDemand5DayWeek

[Amit Shukla @AmitShu0702]

A 5-day banking week would improve work-life balance for employees and enhance productivity in our banking sector! #BankersDemand5DayWeek #AIBOC https://t.co/9MdfXduEwW

[All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) @aiboc_in]

Bank employees are the backbone of India’s financial system, powering inclusion, safeguarding stability, and enabling growth.
Yet, they’re still denied a humane work–life balance.
A 5-day work week in the banking industry isn’t a “perk”, it’s a long-overdue necessity. The commitment has been made. Now it must be honoured.
Act now. Implement a 5-day week for bankers too, without delay.

#BankersDemand5DayWeek

[All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) @aiboc_in]

#Implement5DayBanking

[All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) @aiboc_in]

A rested workforce serves the public better. With staff shortages and rising stress, 5-day banking is a service-quality issue, not a “perk.” UFBU has pursued this since 2015; IBA has recommended it to the Government (MoU 07-12-2023), and it’s included in the 12th Bipartite/9th Joint Note (08-03-2024), pending clearances.
Let’s finish what’s already agreed.

#Implement5DayBanking

@FinMinIndia @DFS_India @PMOIndia @ChiefIba

[Amit Shukla @AmitShu0702]

@aiboc_in @ChiefIba @FinMinIndia @DFS_India @PMOIndia A 5-day banking week in India boosts employee morale and productivity, leading to better service for customers. #Implement5DayBanking

[Amit Shukla @AmitShu0702]

The global trend is shifting to a 5-day work week; India's banking sector can thrive by adopting this progressive model. #5DayBankingNow https://t.co/wbcZhDu77V

[All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) @aiboc_in]

A rested workforce serves the public better. With staff shortages and rising stress, 5-day banking is a service-quality issue, not a “perk.” UFBU has pursued this since 2015; IBA has recommended it to the Government (MoU 07-12-2023), and it’s included in the 12th Bipartite/9th Joint Note (08-03-2024), pending clearances.
Let’s finish what’s already agreed.

#Implement5DayBanking

@FinMinIndia @DFS_India @PMOIndia @ChiefIba

[Amit Shukla @AmitShu0702]

A 5-day banking week relieves stress, reducing burnout in the financial sector. Let’s prioritize mental well-being! #5DayBankingNow https://t.co/GZi97pKEGa

[All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) @aiboc_in]

When the world is moving to a 4-day week, and banking is already 24x7 in the digital era, bankers asking for a 5-day week isn’t a luxury. It’s justice.

IBA has agreed. The understanding is signed.
Now the Government must honour its commitment – no more excuses, no more delays.

Respect the Settlement. Deliver it.

We demand #5DayBankingNow

[Amit Shukla @AmitShu0702]

@taxpayer_Ind0 @sunnyjamshedpur Shi bat hai bhai sb chutiye h. Tm bht aklmnd ho. India ka PM to harward se phd krke aana chahiye. Tbhi desh aage bdhega😜

[AIBOC UP UNIT @AIBOCUP]

माननीय योगी जी से अनुरोध है कि उत्तर प्रदेश मैं दिनांक 07.10.2025 को महर्षि ब��ल्मीकि जयंती के उपलक्ष्य मैं छुट्टी घोषित करके प्रदेश भर के बैंक कर्मियों को अनुग्रहित करें ।
@myogiadityanath
@myogioffice

[Amit Shukla @AmitShu0702]

@lkhurria @IncomeTaxIndia Same issue. Any update @IncomeTaxIndia

[Nilesh Pawar @nilesh_pawar15]

Banking is not just a profession—it is a constitutional commitment to financial stability & national growth. Yet, those who ensure economic resilience face endless workweeks, shrinking manpower & policy paralysis that prioritizes numbers over human dignity.

Why should those managing trillions in public funds be denied the very rights enshrined for employees?

📢 The demand is simple: Fair policies, dignified working conditions & security from Assaults, arbitrary performance pressures. A system that thrives on the dedication of its officers must protect their well-being.

⚖️ Justice for bankers is justice for economic integrity. The voice of the banking community shouldn't be ignored.
@aiboc_in @fboioa_india @rupamsmail @ChVenkatachalam @nsitharaman @FinMinIndia @DFS_India
@PMOIndia @UFBUIndia
#UnitedWeStand

[Sreenath Induchoodan @induchoodansree]

Central govt employees, RBI staff & many private sector workers enjoy a 5-day workweek, yet bankers only get alternate Saturdays off. Despite 24x7 digital banking, this outdated practice continues.

In Dec 2023, IBA & bank unions agreed to a 5-day workweek, but govt approval is still pending. @nsitharaman @PMOIndia @DFS_India @RBI @FinMinIndia @NITIAayog
This change would reduce burnout, boost productivity & align banking with modern work standards.

#UnitedWeStand
#5DayBanking #WorkLifeBalance

[All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) @aiboc_in]

Public Sector Banks are the backbone of India's equitable growth.

#UnitedWeStand

We demand:
✅ Adequate recruitment & regularization of temporary staff
✅ A 5-day work week for bankers
✅ Safety & dignity at workplaces
✅ Opposing outsourcing

✅opposing micromanagement & unfair labour practice by DFS and other justified demands.

Stand with UFBU's fight for a stronger banking sector.

#UnitedWeStand

[शाखा पर-बंधक🇮🇳 @nshul0]

15 Lac Bankers still waiting....
#UnitedWeStand
#5DaysBanking