Gujarat Gramin Bank Staff Bodies Seek Resolution of Key HR, Transfer and Policy Issues
Staff associations have urged Gujarat Gramin Bank to hold an early meeting. Several HR and operational issues remain unresolved. Additional communications from national and sponsor-bank unions highlight the urgency.
Author: V.Gayathri
Published: 1 hour ago
Multiple associations representing officers and employees of Gujarat Gramin Bank have jointly requested the management to schedule an early meeting to address several long-pending HR and policy matters. These concerns include transfers, allowances, manpower shortages, and procedural inconsistencies. Subsequent letters from AIRRBEA and the Joint Forum of BOB Sponsored RRBs further reinforced the need for immediate dialogue to maintain fairness, transparency, and smooth bank functioning.
1. Transfer-Related Issues
The associations noted that several transfer related matters remain unresolved. These include the implementation of automated transfer systems, publishing hardship centre lists, and allowing fair mid-academic transfer practices. Female officers and employees with disabilities continue to await clarity on special considerations mandated under DFS guidelines.
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Image: Communication highlighting key concerns related to unresolved transfer procedures
2. Allowances Related Issues
The associations requested immediate implementation of pending allowances, including officiating allowance and other benefits aligned with the 12th BPS settlement. They emphasised that timely processing of all approved allowances is necessary to maintain fairness and boost employee morale.
3. Manpower and Recruitment Concerns
A continued shortage of staff across cadres has increased workloads and operational pressures. The associations asked for a review of sanctioned posts and a structured recruitment process to restore adequate staffing levels and ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
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Image: Representatives urging resolution of manpower and HR challenges
4. Additional Concerns Raised by AIRRBEA
AIRRBEA issued a communication supporting the need for early discussions. Their letter highlighted manpower adequacy, DFS directed parity in allowances with Public Sector Banks, and full implementation of the revised transfer policy. The association stressed that constructive dialogue would strengthen trust, operational stability, and institutional progress.
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Image: AIRRBEA requesting immediate joint discussions to resolve pending issues
5. Points Added from Joint Forum of BOB Sponsored RRBs
A further representation from the Joint Forum of BOB Sponsored RRBs expressed concern that union requests for discussions in Gujarat Gramin Bank were not being considered. The letter emphasized that bilateral dialogue is essential to resolve staff-related issues, especially after state-level amalgamation. It urged the sponsor bank to guide the management toward engaging with unions to maintain industrial harmony.
Image: Joint Forum requesting sponsor-bank intervention to enable bilateral discussions
6. Importance of Dialogue and Industrial Harmony
The associations collectively reaffirmed that unresolved matters are causing anxiety among employees. They stressed that structured discussions between management and staff bodies are essential to maintaining transparency, operational efficiency, and organisational harmony across the bank.
Image: Appeal underscoring the need for industrial harmony and timely resolution
The staff associations have once again urged the management to convene an early meeting to discuss and resolve all pending HR, transfer, allowance, and staffing matters. They emphasised that timely action will help improve morale, restore trust, and ensure smooth bank operations.
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