Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Bank Unions Protest and Strike Plans
Bank employees in India are very upset about some problems at work.
They had big protests in cities like Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada.
The workers want more people to be hired, special jobs for families who lost their main earner, and they don't like a new system that takes pictures of customers and workers.
They already planned a strike for January 27, and if the bosses don't listen, they might strike again on February 2 and 3.
The banks have warned customers that these strikes might cause problems with their services.
Bank unions, including UFBU and AIOBEU, are protesting and planning strikes over unresolved issues.
Key demands include a five-day work week, adequate clerical recruitment, compassionate appointments, and withdrawal of the QR code feedback system.
Protests were held in Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada, with large participation from bank employees.
A nationwide strike is planned for January 27, with a threat of further strikes on February 2-3 if demands are not met.
Banks have warned customers about potential service disruptions due to the strikes.
- Who
- Bank employee unions (UFBU, AIOBEU)
- What
- Protests and planned strikes
- When
- January 27, 2024 (planned strike), February 2-3, 2024 (threatened strike)
- Where
- All public sector banks across India, with specific protests in Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada
- Why
- To demand a five-day work week, adequate recruitment, compassionate appointments, and withdrawal of the QR code feedback system
- Strike Date
- January 27, 2024 (planned), February 2-3, 2024 (threatened)
- Duration
- 3 days (including holidays for Jan 27), 2 days (Feb 2-3)
- Organizing Body
- United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), All India Overseas Bank Employees’ Union (AIOBEU)
- Demands
- Five-day work week, adequate clerical recruitment, compassionate appointments, withdrawal of QR code feedback system
- Affected Sector
- Public sector banks, particularly Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
Sources
Bank unions to go on nationwide strike on Jan 27
Bank Unions Announce Nationwide Strike On January 27 For Five-Day Work Week Demand
IOB award staff stage protest demonstration
Bank unions to lead nationwide strike on January 27 – All you need to know
Bank unions to go on nationwide strike on January 27 over demand for 5-day work week
