The country’s largest bank State Bank of India (SBI) and Bank of Maharashtra have advised customers to withdraw money in advance in view of the next week’s bank strike. So that customers do not face any problem.
A bank strike has been organized on 15 and 16 March in the country by 9 Bank Union. About 10 lakh employees and officers of banks will participate in this strike. On 13 and 14 March, banks will remain closed for four consecutive days due to bank holidays. In such a situation, the country’s largest government bank SBI has warned more than 41 crore customers. The bank is alerting its customers through messages and other means and is giving information about it.
The country’s largest bank State Bank of India and Bank of Maharashtra have advised customers to withdraw money in advance in view of the next week’s bank strike. So that customers do not face any problem.
Information was also given to the stock market
State Bank of India has informed the customers as well as the stock market that if there is a strike by the banks, there can be little impact on the functioning of the branches. The bank will continue to do its best to reduce its impact and provide general banking services to the customers. State Bank of India and Bank of Maharashtra say that they are taking steps to keep banking services away from the impact of the strike.
Why would there be a strike?
The United Forum of Bank Unions has called for a two-day strike from March 15 against the proposal for privatization of public sector banks. Nine Banks is a joint platform of unions. The second Saturday of the month is on 13 March and Sunday on 14 March. The strike has been called on 15-16 March. In this way, banks will remain closed for a total of four days.
More than 8 lakh employees will be included
All India Bank Employees Association General Secretary CH Venkatachalam said in a statement that no positive result was found in the reconciliation meeting held with the Chief Labor Commissioner on March 4,9, and 10. Therefore, it has been decided to strike for two consecutive days on 15 and 16 March 2021. About 8 lakh employees and officers of banks will participate in it.