Bank Unions Announce Nationwide Strike Over 5-Day Week, PLI and Pension Issues

Around 8 lakh bank employees and officers are expected to participate in a phased nationwide agitation, with unions warning of an indefinite strike from October 26 if their demands remain unresolved.

Swadha Shankar

Published:25th Aug, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Updated:25th Aug, 2026 at 12:30 PM

A fresh showdown is brewing in India’s banking sector as the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has announced a phased nationwide agitation over several long-pending demands, including a five-day working week, changes to the performance-linked incentive (PLI) scheme and unresolved pension-related issues.

Three-phase strike plan

What are the unions demanding?

INDIAN BANKS

Strike

INDIA

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What could happen next?

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Bank Unions Announce Nationwide Strike Over 5-Day Week, PLI and Pension Issues

Around 8 lakh bank employees and officers are expected to participate in a phased nationwide agitation, with unions warning of an indefinite strike from October 26 if their demands remain unresolved.

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