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PNB Bank Officers announce protest after 4th June against toxic work culture


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In a letter dated 15 May 2024, the All India Punjab National Bank Officers’ Association (AIPNBOA) of Bijnor Circle, Uttar Pradesh, bravely brought forth allegations of harassment and undue pressure on officers by the Circle Office. The letter, penned with utmost concern and urgency, was addressed to the Circle Head of Punjab National Bank (PNB) in Bijnor, demanding immediate action to rectify the unsettling situation. However, despite the passage of two weeks, the association’s grievances have remained unresolved, leaving officers disheartened and disillusioned.

Within the letter, a harrowing account of harassment unfolds, highlighting the suspension of an officer as a calculated measure to instill fear and compliance among the staff. Furthermore, the association sheds light on other distressing incidents, such as the forced late attendance of a pregnant branch manager for meetings, the imposition of extended working hours without written orders, and the routine belittlement of employees and borrowers.

An officer from the PNB Bijnor Circle, who chose to remain anonymous, expressed their deep frustration, stating, “The issues raised in the letter continue to linger without resolution. No substantial steps have been taken to address our concerns. It seems that the management and Bijnor Circle officials strive to cultivate an atmosphere of fear, pressuring us to comply with unethical and unprofessional demands.”

In response to the circle office’s inaction, AIPNBOA took further action by writing another letter to the PNB Bijnor Circle Head on 27 May 2024. The association notified the Circle Head of their intention to stage a protest demonstration at the circle office on 04 June 2024, after working hours. Additionally, they declared the withdrawal of extra cooperation with the management in their efforts to improve business.

Disturbingly, the reports of harassment and undue pressure are not confined to the Bijnor Circle alone. Similar complaints have emerged from various banks across the country, shedding light on a deeply rooted and systemic issue within the banking sector. This shift towards a toxic work culture is becoming increasingly evident, eroding the morale and jeopardizing the mental well-being of bank officers nationwide. The unresolved grievances brought forth by these officers demand swift and effective action from higher authorities to ensure the establishment of a fair and supportive work environment for all.

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  1. This unbearable load of work and responsinilities and toxic work culture new generation is either left the Bank jobs after a short period or follow brain drain and join in private organization. If these kinds of terror is continued then the day is not far when the Banking industry will offer attraction to recruit like casual labour and experience holders will not be available to resolve technical problems

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