Raphel P G

[Rupam Roy @rupamsmail]

Dear Comrades,

The fight for Five-Day Banking must not be seen merely as a struggle for implementation of an agreement that has remained pending for more than 30 months. This is a fight for our existence, our dignity, our families and our fundamental right to a humane working life.

Public Sector Bank employees serve far more customers than our private-sector counterparts. Even with private banks accounting for a substantial share of the banking market, it is overwhelmingly the Public Sector Banks and their employees who carry the burden of Government-sponsored schemes, financial inclusion, social-sector banking and the last-mile delivery of public policy.

We work for institutions owned by the people and for a Government that expects us to reach every citizen. We have never shied away from that responsibility. But those who expect us to serve the nation must also recognise one simple truth:

We are not robots. We are not machines. We are not AI tools. We are human beings.

We have families waiting for us, children who need our time, parents who need our care, and lives beyond targets, reviews, late-night meetings and relentless workplace pressure.

We are not asking for privilege. We are asking for dignity, balance and justice.

The growing culture of excessive working hours, constant pressure and an increasingly toxic work environment cannot become the new normal. Five-Day Banking is one important step towards restoring humanity to our workplaces.

Save the banker. Save the banking family. Respect the commitment already made.

Five-Day Banking is not a luxury.
It is not an unreasonable demand.
It is a just demand whose time has come.

Let us stand together, for ourselves, for our families and for the generations of bankers who will come after us.

Five-Day Banking is For Dignity. For Family. For a Humane Workplace.

March ahead with courage and unity for the three-day strike from 28th to 30th September and make it a resounding success. No fear, no threat and no intimidation can weaken our collective resolve. Officers and employees stand together , we are all strikers in this historic struggle.

General Secretary
AIBOC

[CBOA - Canara Bank Officers' Association @CBOAofficial]

Signed Document where IBA - UFBU reached on all Saturday Off on 7 Dec'23, But still pending with Govt to approve since 1018 Days.

#5DayBankingNow
#UFBU #AIBOC #CBOA @PMOIndia

[Raphel P G @pg_raphel]

The agreement for a 5-day banking week is pending approval for more than two years; this delay must end immediately! #5DayBankingNow #AIBOC @PMOIndia

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

Bankers keep India connected 24×7.

But behind every transaction, target and deadline is a human being, with a family, responsibilities and a life beyond the branch.

A 5-day week was agreed in March 2024, with bankers accepting longer working hours from Monday to Friday.

The demand is reasonable. The commitment is proven. The delay is difficult to justify.

Implement 5-Day Banking now.

@PMOIndia @narendramodi @FinMinIndia @nsitharaman @DFS_India

#5DayBankingNow

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

Bankers keep India connected 24×7.

But behind every transaction, target and deadline is a human being, with a family, responsibilities and a life beyond the branch.

A 5-day week was agreed in March 2024, with bankers accepting longer working hours from Monday to Friday.

The demand is reasonable. The commitment is proven. The delay is difficult to justify.

Implement 5-Day Banking now.

@PMOIndia @narendramodi @FinMinIndia @nsitharaman @DFS_India

#5DayBankingNow

[Rupam Roy @rupamsmail]

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

[Raphel P G @pg_raphel]

#Implement5DayBanking

A 5-day banking week in India allows employees to recharge, enhancing productivity and job satisfaction. It's time for change! #5DayBankingNow https://t.co/N9w4lV2eio

[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

[Raphel P G @pg_raphel]

A shorter banking week not only boosts morale but also encourages a healthy lifestyle. A win-win for everyone involved! #Implement5DayBanking https://t.co/N9w4lV2eio

[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

[Raphel P G @pg_raphel]

A 5-day banking week could enhance employee well-being, leading to better service for customers. Let's prioritize balance! #5DayBankingNow https://t.co/etrUnINYkY

[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

[Raphel P G @pg_raphel]

#5DayBanking #WorkLifeBalance #UnitedWeStand

[CBOA - Canara Bank Officers' Association @CBOAofficial]

#UnitedWeStand

5 DAY WORKWEEK IS OUR RIGHT

#UFBU #AIBOC #CBOA #CanaraBankOfficersAssociation
#Banking #Canpals #5DaysBanking

@FinMinIndia @DFS_India @ChiefIba @ChairmanIba @nsitharaman @nsitharamanoffc

[Raphel P G @pg_raphel]

#UnitedWeStand

[CBOA - Canara Bank Officers' Association @CBOAofficial]

#UnitedWeStand

@FinMinIndia @DFS_India @ChiefIba @ChairmanIba @nsitharaman @nsitharamanoffc

[CBOA - Canara Bank Officers' Association @CBOAofficial]

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.
#UnitedWeStand

[Rupam Roy @rupamsmail]

#UnitedWeStand

[CBOA - Canara Bank Officers' Association @CBOAofficial]

#UnitedWeStand

@FinMinIndia @DFS_India @ChiefIba @ChairmanIba @nsitharaman @nsitharamanoffc

[Rupam Roy @rupamsmail]

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

[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

[Raphel P G @pg_raphel]

@dhruvrahtee 10/10

[Raphel P G @pg_raphel]

@ParodyRathee C - Rahul Gandhi

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

Thank you, Hon’ble Prime Minister, for your appreciation of PSU Banks. The employees and officers in public sector banks are dedicatedly serving the citizens of this country 24/7, despite facing staff shortages and numerous workplace challenges. The employee-to-customer ratio in private banks is significantly higher compared to public sector banks.

To secure better working conditions for public sector bankers, an agreement was reached between the IBA and Banking Unions and Associations on 8th March 2024 to introduce a ‘5-day work week’ in banks. We kindly request your esteemed office to intervene and officially declare a ‘5-day work week’ for the banking sector. This will help reduce stress and fatigue thereby improving the productivity of bank employees and enabling them to serve the fellow citizens with renewed enthusiasm.

[Raphel P G @pg_raphel]

@Anjan94150697 Win with Congress...

[Raphel P G @pg_raphel]

@Guru_Agyani #No vote to BJP