We didn’t ask for a “perk.”
We negotiated a settlement.
Staff shortages are crushing banks—and 5-day banking is still pending.
Enough excuses.
#Implement5DayBanking
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
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
When the entire world is moving towards 4 days a week, only we are deprived of the much needed 5 days banking… RBI, state government, insurance sector is having 5 days a week.. It’s high time that bankers should also be given 5 days a week.
#Implement5DayBanking
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
5-Day Work Week: A Standard for Productivity, Growth & Efficiency and a norm for ethical workplace.
Across sectors globally, the 5-day work week boosts productivity, enhances efficiency, reduces work-related stress, and fosters growth.
In India -
✅ Central Govt. – 5 days week, Limited service alternatives on weekends
✅ State Govts.– 5 days week, Limited service alternatives on weekends
✅ RBI – 5 days week, Very few service alternatives on weekends
✅ LIC – 5 days week, Some service alternatives on weekends
✅ Courts – 5 days week, No alternatives on weekends
✅ Stock Exchange– 5 days week, Trading closed on weekends
✅ Most MNCs and private companies– 5 days week, limited work on weekends, barring some exceptions.
❌ Indian Banking Sector– 𝟱 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲s is still pending despite providing 𝟮𝟰𝘅𝟳 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 & digital 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘀.
An agreement between the management of all Banks represented by IBA (Indian Banks Association) and employees unions has already been signed, and the IBA has recommended it to the government. Yet, the implementation remains pending.
Banking is a demanding & high-pressure service industry with long hours of work and zero tolerance for human errors. If any sector deserves a 5-day work week on priority, it’s banking.
Bank employees and their families fervently hope that this much-needed reform will be declared soon.
We urge the government @FinMinIndia, @PMOIndia, @DFS_India to prioritize this decision for the well-being of bank employees and to further enhance the banking sector’s efficiency.
#5DayWorkWeekForBankers #StressFreeBanking #BetterServices #WorkLifeBalance
@Banker_Sadhu बैंक ऑफ बड़ोदा के महिला बैंक मैनेजर पर NPA ग्राहक द्वारा एसिड फेके जाने के मामले में @kaushambipolice जल्द से जल्द कारवाई कर प्रधान को गिरफ्तार करे।
ऐसे वारदात के बाद, बैंककर्मियों में रोष बढ़ रहा है।
@DMkaushambi @BJP4Kaushambi@bankofbaroda@DFS_India@Uppolice
@ChVenkatachalam Zindagi Maut Na Ban Jaye Sambhalo Yaaron
Kho Raha Chaino Aman, Kho Raha Chaino Aman
Mushkilo Mein Hai Watan, Mushkilo Mein Hai Watan.
Bank Bechne Nahi Denge Desh bechne nahi Denge.
#PublicBanksNotForSale