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Nationalised Bank Unions Announce Three-Day Strike Starting Sept 28
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 11:46 AM
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Union leaders of India's nationalised banks have called a three‑day strike beginning on 28 September, signalling a disruption to banking services nationwide.
Union representatives of India's nationalised banks issued a notice on Thursday announcing a three‑day industrial action that will commence on 28 September. The strike is set to run through 30 September and will involve staff across the public‑sector banking network.
The unions have not released a detailed list of demands, but the decision underscores growing discontent among bank employees over issues that remain unresolved. Management of the banks has been urged to engage in talks before the strike takes effect.
Bank customers are likely to face limited services, with many branches expected to operate on a skeleton staff or remain closed during the strike period. The Reserve Bank of India has been informed and is monitoring the situation closely.
If the strike proceeds as planned, it could affect cash withdrawals, cheque clearances and other routine banking operations, prompting both individuals and businesses to make alternative arrangements.
The unions have not released a detailed list of demands, but the decision underscores growing discontent among bank employees over issues that remain unresolved. Management of the banks has been urged to engage in talks before the strike takes effect.
Bank customers are likely to face limited services, with many branches expected to operate on a skeleton staff or remain closed during the strike period. The Reserve Bank of India has been informed and is monitoring the situation closely.
If the strike proceeds as planned, it could affect cash withdrawals, cheque clearances and other routine banking operations, prompting both individuals and businesses to make alternative arrangements.