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UCO Bank Sunday Review Meet Sparks Concerns over Work-Life Balance

A WhatsApp message from UCO Bank has directed branch heads to attend a review meet on Sunday in Bhilai. The decision has raised concerns as the meeting is scheduled on a weekly holiday.

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Author: Kalyani Mali

Published: 5 hours ago

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A WhatsApp message circulated among UCO Bank branch heads in Chhattisgarh scheduled a review meet at the Sector 1 branch in Bhilai on Sunday at 5:00 pm. The exact date of the meeting is unknown, but social media responses related to it surfaced on 6 September 2025. Branch heads were instructed to prepare updated performance data and strategic plans. 

Sunday Review Meet 
The message specified that the review meet would take place at the Sector 1 branch. Participants were expected to arrive with updated branch data and planning inputs.

Image: WhatsApp message shared with branch heads about the review meeting on Sunday.
Courtesy: Nitin Tyagi

Customer Carnival in Rajnandgaon
Alongside the review meet, the message also announced a customer carnival in Rajnandgaon. The program was scheduled for Monday at 11:00 am, with instructions for nearby branches, including those in Raipur and Bilaspur, to bring sanctioned and prospective customers.

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Reactions on Social Media
The directive quickly spread on Twitter (X), where many users expressed frustration over Sunday branch openings.

Image: Reactions on X 

Work-Life Balance Concerns in Banking
The UCO Bank Sunday review meeting and related directives highlight increasing concerns over work culture in Public Sector Banks. Employees across multiple banks have expressed frustration over added pressure, lack of weekly offs, and insufficient compensation for Sunday or holiday duties. 

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Tags:WhatsApp MessageRajnandgaonCustomer CarnivalChhattisgarhRaipurBilaspurStaff ConcernsSunday Review MeetBhilaiUCOTwitterBank Employees RightsWork Life Balance

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