Workers demand recruitment, permanency for temporary staff
Key Points:
• Union Bank staff participate in one-day national strike
• Employees protest outsourcing and apprenticeship systems
• Strike disrupts regular banking operations across Singhbhum district
JAMSHEDPUR – Union Bank employees across India staged a one-day strike, raising concerns over recruitment and employment practices within the banking sector.
The Joint Forum of Union Bank organized the nationwide protest.
Striking employees demanded adequate recruitment for all bank positions.
Moreover, they called for the regularisation of long-serving temporary staff.
The workers also voiced opposition to apprenticeship and outsourcing systems.
In Singhbhum district, the strike saw robust participation from bank employees.
BEFI members of Union Bank vocally expressed their demands outside various branches.
Protesters raised slogans to underscore their grievances and call for change.
DN Singh, President of the Singhbhum District Bank Employees Association, praised the strikers.
He commended colleagues for their strong participation in the "vital strike."
Meanwhile, General Secretary Sujay Rai acknowledged the leadership of Union Bank unit leaders.
GC Tiwari, Shankar Dayal, Ramji Singh, and Sanjay Kumar were credited for rallying the workforce.
Furthermore, other leaders from the Singhbhum District Bank Employees Association joined in solidarity.
AK Maitra, Biman Dasgupta, and Manotosh Chakraborty were among those present.
Additionally, Subroto Kadu, Tapas Das, and C Venkat Rao supported the striking employees.
The strike successfully disrupted regular banking operations across the district.
This action highlighted the ongoing struggles within India’s banking sector.
Employees’ concerns centered on job security and fair employment practices.
The protest aimed to draw attention to the need for permanent positions.
Union Bank workers emphasized the importance of reducing reliance on temporary staff.
Their demands reflect broader issues facing the Indian banking industry.
The strike’s impact underscores the significance of addressing these concerns promptly.
