More than 1500 employees under the banner of Federal Bank Employees’ Union (FBEU) marched to Federal Bank headquarters in Aluva, Kerala demanding better working conditions and adequate recruitment.
A nationwide strike led by the Joint Forum of Union Bank Unions took place on 27 September, showcasing widespread participation across India. This article captures key moments from demonstrations, protests, and the united stand of Union Bank employees calling for improved working conditions and staffing solutions.
"The ministry confirms that Google has restricted the creation of new accounts," Interfax quoted the digital ministry as saying. "Telecom operators have also recorded a significant reduction in the number of SMS messages sent by the company to Russian users."
Speaking with DH, student protestor Shairik Sengupta said the institute's decision amounted to promoting Israel and the killings of thousands of Palestinians.
Many prominent multinational companies, including Apple and Amazon, have set up factories in India. But labour rights activists allege that many of them underpay and overwork their Indian employees and collude with state governments to clamp down on workers' rights.
Total active credit cards in the economy continued to grow with Indian banks adding more than 9.2 lakh credit cards in the month of August, RBI data showed. Banks had added 7.55 lakh cards in July. This latest addition takes the total credit cards in force to 10.55 crore. New credit card addition recorded a 15.6% growth on year and 0.9% sequentially.
While the AIUBOF-AIUBEA have deferred their strike call after a conciliation meeting with the management, the Joint Forum of Union Bank Unions remains firm on proceeding with the nationwide strike on 27 September 2024.
