Employees of five associate banks have decided to observe a nation-wide strike on July 12 and July 13, opposing the recent decision of the Cabinet to merge them with the State Bank of India. A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of office bearers of All India Bank Employees’ Association (AIBEA) held in Chennai. AIBEA General Secretary C.H. Venkatachalam said it was decided that a strike would be observed by the employees of associate banks on July 12, followed by all banks on July 13. The strike call has been given by AIBEA and All India Bank Officers Association. On June 30, there will be protests in the State capitals. After the strike, an emergency meeting of AIBEA and AIBOA will be held. Also, United Forum of Bank Unions has given a call for strike on July 29 against banking reforms and labour reforms.
