Five-Day Banking Demand: PNB Employees, Backed by AIPNBOF, Stage Peaceful Nationwide Strike

The All India Punjab National Bank Officers’ Federation (AIPNBOF) conducted a one-day nationwide strike, highlighting the long-pending demand for five-day banking. The federation maintained that the protest was peaceful, focusing on awareness rather than disruption. Krishna Kumar, General Secretary of  AIPNBOF emphasised that the strike was symbolic and peaceful, with branches staying open and customer service unaffected, aimed at urging management to honour its assurances and restore dignity and work-life balance for officers. 


Read more about the October 9 strike and the pressing demand for five-day banking in our detailed coverage: Five-Day Banking: ‘How Long Can We Wait?’ – AIPNBOF on Strike

Peaceful Demonstrations Across Regions
AIPNBOF members and Punjab National Bank (PNB) employees across multiple zones participated by visiting branches and expressing unity through symbolic gestures. Teams from Patiala, Haridwar, Jalandhar, Aligarh, Dharamshala, Paschim Medinipur, Bareilly, Gurugram, Bijnor, Yamunanagar, Patna, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarnagar, Faridabad, Aurangabad, Udaipur, Delhi and many other regions took part in the coordinated effort. Roses were distributed to members of AIPNBOA to promote harmony and awareness.














Image: Officers from various regions participating in the strike

Female Members Join Strike, Promote Solidarity
Women officers actively participated in the strike, demonstrating their commitment to the five-day banking demand. Members led initiatives at several branches, engaging colleagues and promoting harmony and awareness. Roses were distributed to AIPNBOA members as a gesture of goodwill and unity. Their involvement highlighted the inclusive nature of the protest and reinforced the message of solidarity, respect, and a collective call for a balanced work-life environment.




Image: Officers participating in the strike and distributing roses

The October 9 strike by AIPNBOF showcased the unity, commitment, and professionalism of PNB officers across India. By conducting a peaceful and symbolic protest, members highlighted the long-pending demand for five-day banking, while ensuring that customer service remained uninterrupted. The active participation of officers, including women, and gestures like rose distribution emphasised solidarity, harmony, and a collective call for dignity and work-life balance. The strike sends a clear message to management and authorities: the banking workforce remains committed, united, and determined to see long-promised reforms implemented.

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