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UFBU Defers Strike, Forms High-Level Committee with IBA

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 4:09 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

UFBU deferred the three-day strike scheduled for 28-30 September.
UFBU and the Indian Banks’ Association met at 9:30 pm on 27 September and agreed to form a high-level committee.
The committee will examine making all remaining Saturdays bank holidays and review the Performance Linked Incentive scheme for Scale IV-plus officers.
UFBU also postponed its indefinite strike threat for 26 October and other agitation plans.

History

Historical Context

In 1975, the All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) led a twelve-day nationwide bank strike that forced the Reserve Bank of India to negotiate wage concessions. The strike halted services for two million account holders and prompted Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s government to approve a 5 % salary increase for Scale IV officers. Similarly, UFBU and the Indian Banks’ Association postponed the three-day strike, forming a committee to review Saturday holidays and the Performance Linked Incentive scheme. These proactive talks suggest future banking labor disputes in India may be settled through structured committees, reducing economic disruption and preserving customer confidence.

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Story summary

UFBU deferred the three-day strike scheduled for 28-30 September.
UFBU and the Indian Banks’ Association met at 9:30 pm on 27 September and agreed to form a high-level committee.
The committee will examine making all remaining Saturdays bank holidays and review the Performance Linked Incentive scheme for Scale IV-plus officers.
UFBU also postponed its indefinite strike threat for 26 October and other agitation plans.

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