Bank Strike on 24 and 25 March 2025

The Bank Associations have declared strike on 24 and 25 March 2025 against non-fulfillment of demands. The most important demand in introduction of 5 day banking. In the 12th BPS signed recently, it was decided to introduce 5 day Banking but the implementation has not been done till now. All the government offices work 5 days a week then why the bank employees are not being given the privilege of 5 day Banking.

Earlier, AIBOC had announced strike on 24 and 25 February. The final dates of strike may be released soon after confirmation from all the bank employee associations.

Key Demands Raised by AIBOC

• Adequate Recruitment: Address the shortage of staff across all cadres in banks.
• Five-Day Work Week: Implement a five-day work week for the banking industry.
• Withdrawal of DFS Directives: Demand the immediate withdrawal of the Department of Financial Services (DFS) directives on performance reviews and the Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, which threaten job security, create divisions among employees, and undermine the autonomy of public sector banks (PSBs).
• Safety of Bank Staff: Ensure protection for bank officers and staff against customer assaults and abuses.
• Fill Vacant Posts: Expedite the appointment of workmen and officer directors in PSBs.
• Resolution of Pending Issues: Resolve residual issues with the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA).
• Amend the Gratuity Act: Increase the gratuity ceiling to ₹25 lakhs, similar to government employees’ schemes, and provide income tax exemptions.