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Show Cause Notice to Utkal Grameen Bank Officers’ Association Amid Collective Protest Call
Utkal Grameen Bank has issued a show cause notice to officers’ association. It is for giving a collective protest call.
Author: Saurav Kumar
Published: March 28, 2025
Utkal Grameen Bank (UGB) has issued a show cause notice to the General Secretary of the Utkal Grameen Bank Officers’ Association (UGBOA) over an alleged “unauthorized collective action and breach of institutional protocols.” The notice, dated March 27, 2025, accuses the officers' association of procedural impropriety, misrepresenting management’s responsiveness, and violating the established code of discipline.
The notice also directed the UGBOA General Secretary to submit a comprehensive explanation within seven days, warning that non-compliance could lead to disciplinary action, a review of the association’s recognition status, or even legal proceedings.
Repeated Warnings Amid Rising Tensions
This development follows a recent warning notice issued to the UGBEA General Secretary on March 21, 2025, where the bank raised similar concerns about joint protest calls. The latest letter highlights that despite extensive bilateral consultations and addressing 90% of the legitimate demands, the officers’ body adopted an “aggressive action programme,” contradicting good-faith negotiation.
Notably, on January 31, 2025, AIRRBEA affiliated UGBEA and UGBOA submitted a joint 21-point Charter of Demands, followed by the submission of a formal notice of agitation on March 14, 2025 citing persistent negligence in addressing staff grievances.
Objections by AIRRBEA
In response to these actions, the AIRRBEA has condemned the tone and language of UGB management, calling it hostile and an attempt to curb democratic unionism. It defended the joint agitation, citing the precedent of unified banking unions under the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) since 1997.
The situation reflects mounting tensions between the bank’s management and the officers’ and employees’ association amid unresolved issues of employees.