Bank of Maharashtra Strike 20 March: Bank Strike confirmed, All branches will remain closed

Bank of Maharashtra Strike 20 March: Bank of Maharashtra Employees have announced a nationwide strike on 20th March 2025. The conciliation talks with management have failed and the strike will continue on 20th March 2025. The other bank unions have also extended their full support to Bank of Maharashtra association.

Bank of Maharashtra employees have been requesting the bank management and the government to fulfill their demands but no one cared about it. Now the strike has been announced with following demands:

1. Recruitment of PTS through Absorption of Temporary PTS:
   Employees are demanding the absorption of Part-Time Sweepers (PTS) who are currently working on a temporary basis into permanent positions. The union argues that these employees have been serving the bank for years and deserve formal employment with proper benefits.
2. Adequate Recruitment in Sub-Staff and Clerical Cadre:
   The union has raised concerns over staff shortages in sub-staff and clerical positions, which are affecting the efficiency of banking operations. They are calling for immediate recruitment to fill vacancies and ensure smooth functioning.
3. Filling Up of Special Assistant Posts as per Agreement:
   Employees claim that certain posts of special assistants have remained vacant, despite previous agreements that mandated their filling. The union is demanding the implementation of the agreed-upon staffing policies.
4. Restoration of Bipartisan Practices:
   The union has accused the bank management of unilaterally making decisions without consulting employee representatives, leading to dissatisfaction among staff. They are demanding the restoration of a bipartisan approach in decision-making, where employee unions have a say in policies affecting workers.
5. Restoration of Union Offices:
   Employees are also demanding the reinstatement of union offices within bank premises, arguing that these offices play a crucial role in addressing employee grievances and ensuring effective communication between the workforce and management.
6. Honoring the De Jure Recognition Agreement:
   The union has insisted that the bank management adhere to the De Jure Recognition Agreement in both letter and spirit, ensuring that employee rights and agreements are respected.

The strike will cause significant impact on the banking sector. The UFBU has also announced strike on 24 and 25 March 2025. Punjab National Bank Employees have also announced strike on 28 and 29 March 2025. The most important crisis the banks are facing is the staff shortage. Since a long time, banks are facing staff crunch but no one is paying attention to this. Due to staff shortage, other staff are forced to work more which in turn affects their physical and mental health. More updates regarding the strike will be provided in our whatsapp group. Click here to join our whatsapp group if you have not joined yet.