On April 2, 2025, bankers of IDBI Bank staged a massive dharna at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, opposing the government’s plan to privatise the bank. Bankers warned of job losses, the end of reservation policies, and risks to depositors' security. Their fight continues to protect jobs, customer trust, and IDBI Bank’s legacy.

The issues of Public Sector Bank(PSB) employees came up in parliament. Dr. V. Sivadasan, member of Rajya Sabha raised the concerns of staff shortages, excessive workloads, frequent transfers, and contractualisation. He said that the working condition is worsening with increasing pressure to promote government schemes and meet unrealistic targets. The work-life balance is severely affected. Privatization and mergers threaten banking stability, while employees demand the right to disconnect. He emphasised large-scale recruitment is needed to ensure fair working conditions and protect PSBs.

The United Forum of IDBI Officers and Employees are holding a dharna at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on April 2, 2025. They are protesting predominantly against the government's plan to privatise the bank. The bankers raise concerns of job loss, end of reservation policies and increasing toxic work conditions. Watch the full video to understand the bankers' fight for job security and inclusivity.

The Chief Labour Commissioner (CLC) has directed the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) to hold the PLI scheme for senior officers following conciliation meetings, after the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) sought its deferment through prior communication.

The United Forum of IDBI Unions has announced a dharna on 02 April 2025 at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, as part of its ongoing agitation against the privatisation of IDBI Bank. The protest aims to oppose the proposed sale of the bank to private or foreign entities.

State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and Union Bank of India have already announced that they would cover the tax on perquisites for employees. Punjab National Bank has offered partial relief covering 50 percent of the expense. Other PSBs are yet to consider the demand by employees.

The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) is at the center of a major controversy involving allegations of caste-based discrimination, workplace harassment, and unfair target pressure in its Kerala branches. This video uncovers the shocking details of how a junior officer faced humiliation and physical assault, how senior officials allegedly misused their power, and how vindictive transfers were used to silence dissent. We also explore the larger issues of divestment and the growing pressure on public sector bank employees. Watch till the end to understand the full story and what it means for India’s banking sector.

UFBU postpones the 24-25 March 2025 bank strike after conciliation talks with the CLC, DFS, and IBA. Key demands, including five-day banking and recruitment, remain under discussion, with the next meeting set for 22 April 2025.

Bankers across India are set to go on a two-day strike on 24-25 March 2025 due to unresolved demands concerning recruitment, work-life balance, and job security. Conciliation talks have yielded no results, leaving employees with no choice but to strike.

Bank of Maharashtra employees are set for a nationwide strike on March 20, 2025, protesting staff shortages, outsourcing, and unfulfilled recruitment promises. With over 1,100 branches without sub-staff and 318 branches without clerks, employees warn of worsening working conditions and risks to customer service. The strike, led by All India Bank of Maharashtra Employees Federation (AIBOMEF) and banking unions, demands immediate recruitment, implementation of court rulings, and fair treatment of employees. Will the bank address these concerns before the strike?