Bank unions five-day work week negotiations and strike actions

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25 August

Bank unions nationwide strike

The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), an umbrella body representing nine bank employees' and officers' unions, has announced a series of nationwide strikes.
The strike action is scheduled to commence on September 11.
Subsequent strike actions are planned for a three-day period beginning September 28, coinciding with the half-yearly financial closure.
An indefinite strike is scheduled to begin on October 26.
Primary demands include the implementation of a five-day banking week, resolution of pension-related issues, and addressing differences regarding performance-linked incentive schemes.

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2 September

The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), representing seven bank employee unions, has announced a series of strikes.
The strike schedule includes a one-day strike on September 11, a three-day strike from September 28-30, and an indefinite strike starting October 26.
The primary demand is the implementation of a five-day banking week, which was reportedly agreed upon in March 2024.
The proposed five-day work week involves increasing daily working hours by 40 minutes from Monday to Friday.
The implementation of the five-day banking week is currently pending approval from the Union Finance Ministry.
Unions are protesting against the performance-linked incentive scheme introduced by the Union Department of Financial Services (DFS), labeling it as unilateral and discriminatory.

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