All India Overseas Bank Employees’ Union Announces Two-Day All India Strike on December 1 & 2, 2025
AIOBEU calls for a two-day nationwide strike. The union demands fair recruitment, staff welfare benefits, and transparent policies.
Author: V.Gayathri
Published: November 12, 2025
The All India Overseas Bank Employees’ Union (AIOBEU), affiliated with NCBE, has issued a formal circular announcing a Two-day All India Strike on December 1 and 2, 2025. The union states that the strike is a collective response to long-pending employee concerns, recruitment delays, and policy-related issues affecting award staff across branches.
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Image: Official Circular issued by AIOBEU announcing the Two-Day Nationwide Strike
Key Demands Raised by the Union
The circular highlights multiple demands focused on staffing, welfare measures, and fair policy implementation. These include:
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- Expedite compassionate appointments.
- Initiation of recruitment for Customer Service Associates, Office Assistants, and Armed Guards.
- Release of staff welfare benefits.
- Implementation of Special Customer Service Associate settlement.
- Uniform and fair transfer policy for workmen.
- Payment of bonus to temporary/outsourced employees.
Issues Opposed by the Union
Apart from demands, the union also opposes several ongoing practices, stating they negatively affect staff morale and working conditions. These include:
- Skewed Payment of PLI for FY 2023–24.
- Introduction of QR-based feedback systems for award staff.
- Outsourcing of core banking functions.
- Harassment and unfair salary deductions for staff.
- Unilateral amendments to transfer policy,
Image: List of demands and Issues opposed by AIOBEU
Agitation Programme Timeline
The union has released a detailed action plan leading up to the strike, beginning November 10, 2025. Activities include:
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- Serving strike notice to management.
- Social media campaigning.
- Press conference.
- Badge wearing by employees.
- Demonstrations at multiple centers.
- Candlelight march labeled "Light for Justice."
Image: Agitation programme schedule announced by AIOBEU
Union’s Statement
The union emphasises that the strike is not against the institution but for justice, equality, and humane administration. The circular calls members to stay united and participate responsibly and peacefully during the scheduled strike dates.
A Unified Stand for Fair Policies
The two-day nationwide strike declared by AIOBEU on December 1 and 2, 2025 reflects the employees' collective demand for fair recruitment, welfare benefits, and transparent administrative practices. The union reiterates that the movement is rooted in unity and dignity, aiming to safeguard employee rights across branches.
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