In a significant move that could shake up banking operations across India, over 5,000 officers of Punjab & Sind Bank are planning a one-day nationwide strike on May 19, 2025. Led by the United Forum of Punjab & Sind Bank Unions (UFPSBU), this protest is a response to recent changes in transfer and promotion policies. The officers claim these policies are unfair, not transparent, and discriminatory. They’re demanding that the management listen to their concerns and make changes to the policies.
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Strike Date & Scale
•The strike is scheduled for May 19, 2025.
•It will involve more than 5,000 officers across India, significantly impacting bank services.
Main Demands of the Officers
•Immediate withdrawal of the transfer policy introduced on March 24, 2025.
•Drafting of a new transfer policy through joint consultation with union representatives.
•Reform of the promotion process to ensure transparency and fair representation for branch-level officers.
•End to favoritism and alleged discriminatory practices in internal transfers and promotions.
•Prevention of misuse of disciplinary actions against employees.
Union Leadership and Representation
•The protest is being organized by UFPSBU, in coordination with AIPSBOF (All India Punjab & Sind Bank Officers’ Federation) and AIPSBOU (All India Punjab & Sind Bank Officers’ Union).
•These unions collectively represent the voice of officers across the bank.
Legal Backing for the Protest
•The strike notice has been formally issued under Section 22(1) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, ensuring legal compliance.
Call for Constructive Dialogue
•Union leaders emphasize they are open to amicable resolution through discussions.
•However, they claim that the bank’s management has shown unwillingness to engage in meaningful negotiation so far.
This strike underlines the growing discontent among bank officers over what they describe as arbitrary decision-making and lack of transparency in career progression matters. If unresolved, such disputes could further impact morale and service quality within the bank.