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National Convention of Private Bank Unions (AIBEA) Concludes in Aluva
The first National Convention of Private Bank Unions under AIBEA was held in Aluva on 24–25 August 2025, hosted by the Federal Bank Employees’ Union, addressing key issues and challenges faced by private bank employees.
Author: Kanal English Desk
Published: August 25, 2025
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The first-ever National Convention of Private Bank Unions under the banner of the All India Private Sector Bank Unions’ Cell (AIBEA) concluded in Aluva. The two-day event, held on 24 and 25 August, was hosted by the Federal Bank Employees’ Union (FBEU).
Inauguration and Participation
The convention was inaugurated by C. H. Venkatachalam, General Secretary of AIBEA, on 24 August 2025. The inaugural session was attended by senior leaders including B. S. Rambabu, Secretary, AIBEA, B. Ramprakash, Joint Secretary, AIBEA, K. Srikrishna, Treasurer, AIBEA, and K. Chandra Sekhar. The presidential address was delivered by K. G. Ramesh and A. R. Sujith Raju, Convener of the AIBEA Private Sector Bank Unions’ Cell, presented the report.
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Representatives from various unions, including Karnataka Bank Employees’ Association, Karur Vysya Bank Employees’ Union, Kotak Mahindra Bank Employees’ Union, Ratnakar Bank Employees’ Union, Dhanalakshmi Bank Employees’ Union, Catholic Syrian Bank Staff Association, Nainital Bank Staff Association, HDFC Bank Employees’ Union, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Employees’ Union and Federal Bank Employees’ Union, participated in the sessions.
Discussions on Issues of Private Bank Employees
The convention provided a platform to deliberate on issues concerning employees of private sector banks. Delegates discussed the challenges of contract employment, increasing work pressures, outsourcing, and job insecurity. Concerns regarding trade union rights and the need to resist victimisation and anti-union activities by bank managements were also highlighted.
The role of private bank unions in safeguarding employees’ interests against adverse government policies and management practices was emphasised. The sessions also addressed the need for stronger unity among unions across private banks to effectively engage in collective bargaining and secure fair working conditions.
Commitment to Future Struggles
The convention reaffirmed AIBEA’s commitment to defending the rights of employees in private banks. Leaders underlined the importance of continuing the struggle against privatisation and policies that undermine employee security. The Federal Bank Employees’ Union, as host, coordinated the arrangements for the convention.
The convention concluded with a call for greater solidarity among private bank employees. The event marked a significant step in consolidating unions under the AIBEA banner to address pressing issues and challenges faced by employees across the sector.
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