Dear Comrades,
Two rounds of online meetings were held today. There has been no concrete outcome on the Five-Day Work Week. The strike stands. The UFBU Circular Follows.
Now is the time for unity, discipline and total mobilisation.
Every preparatory programme must be carried out meticulously. Every leader must remain fully focused, visible and active on the ground. Members must be kept alert, mobilised and ready for action.
No complacency. No dilution. No looking back.
Our strength will be seen in our preparedness, our unity and our presence on the ground.
Strike Ahead — March On!
#StrikeAheadMarchOn
UFBU
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
In a major boost to ongoing flood relief efforts across the state, @TheOfficialSBI has contributed ₹1.60 Crore to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund.
HCM Dr. @himantabiswa expressed gratitude to the State of Bank for for its steadfast commitment towards helping flood-affected communities across Assam.
Watch this video highlighting the invaluable contribution of bank employees, who continue to await their long-overdue entitlement to a healthy work–life balance through the introduction of a five-day work week.
@aiboc_in A 5-day banking week will enhance work-life balance for Indian bank employees, boosting productivity and job satisfaction! #BankersDemand5DayWeek#AIBOC
A 5-day banking week would enhance work-life balance for Indian bank employees, boosting productivity and job satisfaction! #Approve5DayBankingNow https://t.co/Wx3Gh4ywhl
Policy makers talk about productivity while forcing burnout on bank employees. Hypocrisy won’t run a modern economy. Act with responsibility. Approve the 5-day banking week.
#Approve5DayBankingNow
Policy makers talk about productivity while forcing burnout on bank employees. Hypocrisy won’t run a modern economy. Act with responsibility. Approve the 5-day banking week.
#Approve5DayBankingNow
A better banking experience starts with a sustainable workweek. With acute staff shortages and mounting stress, 5-day banking is about public service and employee well-being, not a privilege.
UFBU has been pressing since 2015; IBA has already recommended it to the Government (MoU 07-12-2023), and the 12th Bipartite/9th Joint Note (08-03-2024) records the Saturday holiday clause, pending approvals/clearances.
Honour what’s on record. Approve all Saturdays off.
#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
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
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
Public Sector Banks drive India’s inclusive growth, yet bankers face unfair conditions.
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.
Strengthening PSBs is strengthening India’s economic justice. We stand against unfair labour practices & demand dignity for those who serve the nation.
Stand with UFBU's fight for a stronger banking sector.
#UnitedWeStand
Today, we proudly celebrate 40 Years of AIBOC – the world’s largest supervisory cadre trade union, committed to the cause of safeguarding the dignity and rights of the Bank Officers, and at the same time advocating for sustainable, inclusive, equitable and citizen-oriented Banking services.
United we stand!
Together, we shape the future of the Nation!
Four Decades of Strength, Solidarity, and Triumph!
#AIBOC40YearsStrong