State Bank of India (SBI) has postponed the two-day nationwide strike planned by the All India State Bank of India Staff Federation (AISBISF) for May 25 and 26. This decision came after discussions between employee representatives and the bank’s management to ensure that banking operations continue without disruption.
SBI, the country’s largest public sector bank, has assured customers that all branches and banking services will operate normally during the intended strike period. The strike, called by the employees’ federation, was in response to various issues such as staff shortages, outsourcing of permanent jobs, pension concerns, and wage disparities.
AISBISF had presented a 16-point charter of demands, including the recruitment of messengers and armed guards, filling vacant positions, halting job outsourcing, and enhancing flexibility under the National Pension System (NPS). The union also sought inter-circle transfer options for post-2019 recruits and a review of the career progression framework.
Concerns were raised by the union regarding declining workforce strength, increased workload, security risks due to armed guard shortages, and wage revision disparities between officers and workmen. Despite planning nationwide protests, the strike has been called off following discussions, preventing any disruptions to banking services and providing relief to SBI customers nationwide.
