Unions call for strike on August 22 against banking reforms, mergers

Chennai June 28 (IANS) The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has decided to strike work on August 22 against reforms in the banking sector said a top leader of the All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) on Wednesday.

The UFBU meeting was held at Mumbai today (Wednesday). It was decided to launch agitation against reforms mergers and our other issues C.H. Venkatachalam General Secretary AIBEA told IANS.

He said it was decided to go on strike on August 22 and two other days in October or November this year.

The unions have also decided to hold rallies to press for their demands.

The UFBU comprising nine unions in the banking sector also urged the Indian Banks Association (IBA) to expedite wage revision and other issues.

--IANS
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