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Notice of Strike by United forum of Bank Unions dated 2nd February, 2013

UNITED FORUM OF BANK UNIONS
(AIBEA-AIBOC-NCBE-AIBOA-BEFI-INBEF-INBOC-NOBW-NOBO)
Central Office: No. 15, India Exchange Place, Kolkata – 700 001

UFBU/2013/STRIKE NOTICE

2nd February, 2013
FORM-1
NOTICE OF STRIKE

NAME OF UNIONS : UNITED FORUM OF BANK UNIONS (U.F.B.U.)

  • ALL. INDIA BANK EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION (AIBEA)
  • ALL INDIA BANK OFFICERS’ CONFEDERATION (AIBOC)
  • NATIONAL CONFEDERATION OF BANK EMPLOYEES (NCBE)
  • ALL INDIA BANK OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION (AIBOA)
  • BANK EMPLOYEES FEDERATION OF INDIA (BEFI)
  • INDIAN NATIONAL BANK EMPLOYEES FEDERATION (INBEF)
  • INDIAN NATIONAL BANK OFFICERS CONGRESS (INBOC) 
  • NATIONAL ORGANISATION OF BANK WORKERS (NOBW) 
  • NATIONAL ORGANISATION OF BANK OFFICERS (NOBO)

NAMES OF ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES
1. Shri. P.K. Sarkar, Convener, UFBU
2. Shri. C.H. Venkatachalam„ General Secretary, AIBEA
3. Shri. D.S. Rishabadas, General Secretary, AIBOC
4. Shri. M V Murali, General Secretary, NCBE
5. Shri. S. Nagarajan, General Secretary, AIBOA
6. Shri. Pradeep Biswas, General Secretary, BEFI
7. Shri. Subhash Sawant, General Secretary, INBEF
8. Shri, K.K. Nair, General Secretary, INBOC
9. Shri Ashwini Rana, General Secretary, NOBW
10.Shri. S Deshpande, General Secretary, NOBO

Dated this day of 2nd February, 2013 
To,
The Chairman,
Indian Banks’ Association,
World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade,
Mumbai

Sir,

In accordance with the provisions contained in sub-section (1) of Section 22 of the I.D. Act — 1947, we hereby give you notice that the members of all the constituent unions of United Forum of Bank Unions (AIBEA, AIBOC, NCBE, AIBOA, BEFI, INBEF, INBOC, NOBW, NOBO ) propose to no on strike on the 20th and 21st February, 2013.

Main Issues and Demands : 
  • In support of the 10 point Charter of Demands of Central Trade Unions.
  • Control alarming price rise.
  • Hands off trade union rights.
  • Stop Banking Reforms.
  • Stop Outsourcing.
  • Early wage revision.
  • Settle pending issues like compassionate appointment scheme

IBA letter No.CIR/HR&IR/76/Q/2012-13/6725 dt. 6th February 2013 

Indian Banks’ Association

HR & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
No.CIR/HR&IR/76/Q/2012-13/6725

February 6, 2013

Chief Executives of Member Banks
which are parties to the Bipartite Settlement

Dear Sirs,

Notice of Strike by United Forum of Bank Unions on 20th and 21st February 2013

The Convenor of the United Forum of Bank Unions has served a notice of strike dated 2.02.2013 (copy enclosed) informing us of their decision to go on All India strike on 20th and 21st February 2013 on the issues and demands as contained in their Notice dated 2.02.2013.
In the event of the strike materializing on the 20th and 21st February 2013, we request you to take necessary steps/action including enforcing wage cut as may be necessary, as per extant Government guidelines and guidelines issued by IBA from time-to-time and our circular No.PD/CIR/76/Q/177 dated 3rd May, 1993 and our circular no.CIRJHR&IR176/Q/2009-10/1224 dated 25th August 2009 Please also advise all your branches/offices to prominently display a suitable notice regarding the proposed strike on 20th and 21st February 2013 for the benefit of customers and the general public.
We note to keep member banks informed of developments arising out of conciliation proceedings, if any, which may be initiated by the Conciliation Officer.

Yours faithfully,
sd/-
(Prabir Moulik)
Senior Advisor-HR&IR

Source: http://www.iba.org.in/upload/StrikeNotice_07_02_13.pdf

Govt Appeal PIB Release (ID :92299)

Ministry of Finance 19-February, 2013
Government again Appeals to the Bank Employees not to join the Strike on February 20-21, 2013 
The Central Government is disappointed to note that a section of the bank employees has decided to join the strike called by certain Trade Unions on February 20-21, 2013. 
Prime Minister of India has made an appeal to the Trade Unions not to go strike. Government has also set-up a Group of Ministers to talk to the Trade Union leaders. So far as bank employees are concerned, there is really no reason at all to join the strike. None of the main points contained in the charter of demands has any connection with the bank employees. Banks provide employment to a large number of people and continue to recruit every year. Bank employees have social security cover. They hold regular jobs which carry attractive scales of pay. They receive bonus, PF and gratuity in accordance with applicable laws. They are entitled to pension. 
In view of the above, the Government would once again appeal to the bank employees not to join the strike on February 20-21, 2013. 
*****
PIB
(Release ID :92299)

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