Bank strike
The Bengal Provincial Bank Employees Union affiliated to the All India Bank Employees Union on Monday announced to join the nationwide strike of the banking sector convened by the Central Labor Association against the economic policies of the Center on July 9. The Bengal Provincial Bank Employees Union said that the labor associations of the banking sector including All India Bank Employees Union (AIBEA), All India Bank Officers Association (AIBOA) and Indian Bank Employees Federation (BEFI) have decided to join the general strike on Wednesday.
Why is the strike being done?
The statement issued by the union said that the insurance sector has also decided to join the strike. The functioning in the banking sector and other financial sectors (such as insurance companies, financial services etc.) will be completely stalled. The bank employees union said, more than 150 million employees are expected to be involved in the strike against anti-labor policies and corporate economic reforms of the Central Government.
How many people will be involved?
Unions claim that more than 15 million employees will participate in this strike. It will include banking, insurance, government and private sector employees. In such a situation, bank branches can remain closed, facilities like check clearance and customer service can be affected.
Who will strike?
The Bengal Provincial Bank Employees Union, which is associated with the All India Bank Employees Association (Aibea), has informed that bank unions like Aibea, Aiboa and Befi will also join the strike. Not only the bank, the employees of the insurance sector are also going to participate in this strike. That is, there can be a big impact on financial services.
Advice to the public
If you have essential banking work such as cash withdrawal, checking checks, or any documentary process then settle it before 9 July. Digital banking services (eg UPI, net banking) will continue to run normally.