Sivakumar Duraipandy

Madurai

[Versatile Banker @TarkariB]

Tomorrow is a working Saturday and your last moment betrayal is the reason that lakhs of bankers will go to the office tomorrow. On the other hand RBI, LIC, NABARD, SEBI, Central Govt. Offices etc. will be closed tomorrow.

@AIBEAofficial @aiboc_in @ChVenkatachalam @rupamsmail @ncbeofficial @inboc_intuc

#5DaysBanking #Betrayer_UFBU

[Canara Bank Officers' Federation - CBOF @CBOFofficial]

5-DAY BANKING: THE NEXT PHASE

CBOF has placed a clear, time-bound Action Plan for implementation of Five-Day Banking before INBOC, focusing on transparency, accountability and sustained collective action.

Key priorities include transparent UFBU decision-making, recorded committee proceedings, time-bound consultations, customer/public representations and continued efforts until implementation.

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[Sivakumar Duraipandy @d_zcm]

Dear DFS Secretary,

Why Consultation only for 5 Days Banking ?

Stop the Consultation.

Start 'Five Days Week' Banking.

[Sivakumar Duraipandy @d_zcm]

We Demand 5 Days Banking and Transparency in UFBU..!!

[Sivakumar Duraipandy @d_zcm]

This achievement is only because of Public Sector Bankers Madam. Please incentivize them with 5 Days Banking Week.

[Nirmala Sitharaman Office @nsitharamanoffc]

Under Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi's leadership, farmer welfare has been at the centre of every step, from direct benefit transfers through PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi to timely institutional credit via Kisan Credit Cards. Ensuring zero shortage of essential inputs has been our utmost priority.

Despite severe global headwinds, the pandemic and geopolitical strife in West Asia driving import costs up to ₹3,000 per bag of urea, the Hon'ble PM ensured our farmers continued to receive it at just ₹300, providing a subsidy of ₹2,700 per bag, directly absorbing the global burden.

- Smt @nsitharaman in Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh

[Sivakumar Duraipandy @d_zcm]

@ncbeofficial @CBOFofficial @ChVenkatachalam
@rupamsmail @nilesh_pawar15 @avijitpandey
@kanalmedia23 @Hellobanker_in @idesibanda
@bankaffairs @AICCTUhq @uniglobalunion
@psiglobalunion @nsitharamanoffc @ChiefIba
@ChairmanIba @inboc_intuc @DFS_India @LabourMinistry

[Newton Bank Kumar @idesibanda]

@rishibagree PSU Bankers opened record 11 Crore Jandhan ACs in just 100 Days,... But 5 Days Work week demand pending since more than 1000+ days. . she must approve now.

[The Banker’s Voice @TheBankersVoice]

India’s largest public sector bank claims collecting data on executive bonuses would "disproportionately divert resources." 🤡

An RTI asking for Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) paid to @TheOfficialSBI executives gets rejected under Sec 7(9) citing no "central compilation."

Let’s be honest:
📊 Any clerk with basic Excel skills can filter and extract this payroll data in 5 minutes.
🤖 With modern AI tools, it doesn’t even take 1 minute.

Why the secrecy over public sector executive payouts ?

Is transparency an inconvenience when it comes to the top brass ?

RT if you think public institutions owe taxpayers full accountability! 📢

#SBI #RTI #BankingNews #CorporateGovernance #Transparency #IndianBanking #Accountability @idesibanda @bankpediaa @kanalmedia23

[TheBanker’sMirror @bankaffairs]

FM, DFS and banks cannot hide behind “priority sector” labels.

If public deposits are cheap and last-mile credit is expensive, the policy and the banks are working for the middlemen, not the public.

It is organised loot — nothing but promoting loan sharking.

@DFS_India @nsitharaman @TheDeshBhakt @dhruv_rathee @RBI @suchetadalal

[Sivakumar Duraipandy @d_zcm]

A Member of Parliament may be elected from the largest constituency, but can cast only one Vote in the Parliament..!!

Hence,

The Foremost reform in UFBU should be "Equal Voting Rights for all Unions irrespective of membership "

@CBOFofficial @inboc_intuc

[Canara Bank Officers' Federation - CBOF @CBOFofficial]

CBOF Seeks Continuation of Agitation

CBOF has urged INBOC to take up with UFBU the continuation of agitational programmes despite the deferment of the 28–30 September strike.

The federation has emphasised that Five-Day Banking remains the foremost priority, along with resolution of pending issues. It has proposed work-to-rule, strict working hours, withdrawal from official WhatsApp groups and readiness for further industrial action.

CBOF has also sought payment for Sunday duty and protection of members from disciplinary action arising from the late communication regarding strike deferment.

Thanks to @kanalmedia23 for publishing the letter !

https://t.co/f8Xnif7vGZ

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[Canara Bank Officers' Federation - CBOF @CBOFofficial]

Dear Comrades,

CBOF has requested INBOC to take up with UFBU the continuation of agitational programmes following the deferment of the 28–30 September strike:

1. Strike deferment should not mean end of agitation – CBOF wants UFBU to continue agitational programmes until concrete progress is achieved.

2. Five-Day Banking remains the foremost demand – It should be pursued on an immediate and time-bound basis.

3. Strict Work-to-Rule – Members should strictly follow rules/procedures and withdraw extra cooperation.

4. Strict working hours – Members should adhere to regular working hours and leave branches/offices at 5:30 PM.

5. Withdrawal from official WhatsApp groups – Suggested as part of the organisational programme.

6. No participation in management calls after working hours – Officers should avoid such calls as per the organisational programme.

7. Prepare for further industrial action – Membership should remain prepared for action at short notice if there is no meaningful progress.

8. Sunday duty on 27.09.2026 – CBOF asks INBOC to take up with IBA the issue of employees who worked on Sunday and seek one day's salary in addition to compensatory off, with a uniform approach across banks.

9. Disciplinary action for 29.09.2026 – CBOF asks that disciplinary action against members who did not attend office on 28 September be avoided/withdrawn, particularly because the strike-deferment communication was issued late.

10. Maintain unity and momentum – The letter emphasises that the strong mobilisation of members should not lose momentum until there is visible, concrete and time-bound progress.

CBOF has always stood firmly aligned with the sentiments, aspirations, and welfare of its members. The interests, dignity, and well-being of every member remain our foremost priority. Every decision and every initiative of CBOF is guided by the collective voice of our members and our unwavering commitment to protect their rights and welfare.

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[The Tribal Voice 🇮🇳 @tribalvoice99]

I’m genuinely impressed by the way bankers are raising their voice for a five day work week.

I believe their efforts can benefit not just their sector, but eventually help establish the same standard across other industries as well.

A five day work week is the global norm for a reason: productivity, health and long term sustainability matter more than simply counting hours.

What’s exhausting is watching Indians attack each other over whether people should work 70 or even 100 hours a week, instead of asking the only question that actually matters: Does the extra time produce more output? More hours do not automatically mean more work. Beyond a certain point, productivity flattens and can decline, while fatigue, errors and burnout increase.

Analyse the system. Measure the output. Don’t just shout at each other about who should work more. #FiveDaysWorkWeek #ThankYouBankers #YouWillGetIt #OthersWillGetIt #ThisIsTheRightThing

[ravish kumar @ravish_journo]

बैंक कर्मचारी हड़ताल पर हैं। कारण पूछने पर यही लगा कि जिस बैंक की नौकरी को अच्छी नौकरी में गिना जाता था, उसकी हालत बदतर हो गई है। टारगेट के नाम पर कर्मचारी देर शाम तक रोके जाते हैं, छुट्टी नहीं दी जाती है,
तनाव रोज़ का हिस्सा है। काम करने की जगह भी अच्छी नहीं है। ऐसा लगता है कि बैंकर को सज़ा दी जा रही है कि उन्होंने बैंक की नौकरी क्यों की। लोगों ने बताया कि अत्यधिक तनाव के कारण बीमारियाँ होने लगी हैं।

एक बैंकर ने यह भी बताया-

सुबह 8:00 बजे घर से निकलने वाला बैंकर रात को 8:00 या 9:00 बजे के बाद ही घर लौट पाता है, क्योंकि एनपीए (NPA - गैर-निष्पादित परिसंपत्ति) को रोकने का भारी दबाव होता है। हर खाते की मंथली ईएमआई (EMI) होती है, और यदि वह 90 दिनों तक जमा न हो, तो खाता एनपीए हो जाता है। ऐसे में रीजनल ऑफिस से ब्रांच हेड पर दबाव आता है कि यह खाता आज किसी भी हाल में एनपीए नहीं होना चाहिए। पहले केवल महीने की आखिरी तारीख को एनपीए रोकने का दबाव होता था, लेकिन अब हर सिंगल डे (प्रतिदिन) यह प्रेशर रहता है।

रात के 9:00 बज रहे होते हैं और रीजनल ऑफिस से फोन आता है कि "किसी भी तरह इस खाते को बचाइए।" थक-हारकर जब ब्रांच हेड को लगता है कि उसे अब घर जाना चाहिए, तो वह अपनी जेब से 2,000, 4,000 या 10,000 रुपये तक की ईएमआई खुद भर देता है। बाद में ग्राहक वह पैसा लौटाता नहीं है, जिससे बैंक मैनेजर के अपने पैसे डूब जाते हैं।

बैंक में दिनभर कई तरह के मानसिक तनाव झेलने पड़ते हैं। आपको रिकवरी के लिए फील्ड में निकलना होता है। वहाँ कोई ग्राहक आपको ब्लैकमेल करता है कि "मेरे घर मत आओ, नहीं तो मैं पैसा जमा नहीं करूँगा, सिर्फ़ फोन पर बात करो।" फोन पर बात करने के दौरान ग्राहक कभी-कभी अभद्र और गाली-गलौज वाली भाषा का प्रयोग करते हैं। उस तनाव में यदि मैनेजर के मुँह से गलती से भी कोई गलत बात निकल गई, तो ग्राहक उसकी कॉल रिकॉर्डिंग करके ब्लैकमेल करने लगता है।

कृपया बैंकर की बात सुनें । कोई रास्ता निकालें।

[Newton Bank Kumar @idesibanda]

Don’t dilute stand by begging for '5 day work week' in the name of energy conservation. It was a signed agreement. Fight with spine, not excuse.

[Sivakumar Duraipandy @d_zcm]

@bankaffairs @DFS_India Appoint Officers and Workmen Directors immediately as per the Banking Acquisiton Acts 1970 and 1980 and respect the law of the land.!!!

[Rupam Roy @rupamsmail]

Strike ahead march on

[Sivakumar Duraipandy @d_zcm]

27 Sep 2026 will be remembered as "Black Sunday" @CBOFofficial @inboc_intuc @UFBUIndia

[AIBEA: All India Bank Employees' Association @AIBEAofficial]

IBA – Government Unwilling to Resolve Our Demands
Go Ahead Comrades- March On
Make the All India 3-Days' Strike a Massive Success
#UFBU

[TheBanker’sMirror @bankaffairs]

Till now, even bankers don’t know: What exactly are we expected to do tomorrow?

What should the public ask bankers tomorrow?

What new agenda will be brought by DFS, RBI and IBA in their attempt to target bankers, instead of ensuring clarity and protecting public banking services?

The strike could have remained peaceful and orderly. But DFS turned it into a mess by trying to portray bank employees as the villains.

Now, the real issue is exposed: the way such a vast financial system, serving more than a billion Indians, is being handled is deeply concerning.

Confusion, conflicting instructions and last-minute decisions do not strengthen the banking system — they expose institutional inefficiency.

The public deserves clarity.
Bankers deserve clear instructions.
And a financial system of this scale deserves better governance.

@DFS_India @RBI @FinMinIndia @TheOfficialSBI @ChairmanIba #5daybanking #equalpli