New Delhi, March 28: A joint forum of Central trade unions, supported by the All India Bank Employees Association, has called for a nationwide strike today and tomorrow that is March 28 and 29 against the Central government’s policies affecting workers, farmers, and people in general.
The decision comes following a meeting on March 22 where the trade unions said that they would protest the Centre’s “anti-worker, anti-farmer, anti-people and anti-national policies”. The bank unions are participating to protest the government’s plan to privatise public sector banks, as well as the Banking Laws Amendment Bill 2021.
A statement by the trade unions informed that roadways, transport workers and electricity workers have also decided to join the strike. The unions in the railways and defence sector would be making mass mobilization in support of the strike at several hundreds of spots, the statement added. Workers from various other sectors such as coal, steel, oil, telecom, postal, income tax, copper, and insurance are expected to participate in the strike.
The country’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has said that banking services may get affected due to the strike. “We advise that while the bank has made necessary arrangements to ensure normal functioning in its branches and offices on the days of strike, it is likely that work in our bank may be impacted to a limited extent, by the strike,” SBI said in a regulatory filing.
The nationwide strike will, however, have limited impact in West Bengal as the government issued an order saying all offices were to remain open and the employees would have to mandatorily report to duty. “In view of calls given by different trade unions for a 48-hour nationwide strike/bandh on March 28 and 29, all State government offices will remain open and employees shall report for duty on those days. Leaves to be treated as ‘dies-non’ and no salary will be admissible,” the order read.
Next Story :
Indo-US Trade Deal May Hurt Small Businesses: Hyderabad DCC Chief
Hyderabad, April 18: The Indo US trade deal may hurt small businesses and industries, Hyderabad District Congress Committee president Syed Khalid Saifullah said on Saturday. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp He criticised the agreement while addressing a Maha Dharna organised by the Indian Youth Congress at Indira Park. He warned that rising imports from the…
Rahul Gandhi Questions New Women Reservation Bill Move
Hyderabad, April 18: Rahul Gandhi questioned the Centre over introducing a new Women Reservation Bill despite the earlier law passed in 2023. He made the remarks while addressing a public rally in Tamil Nadu. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp He alleged that the new proposal included delimitation provisions within the bill. According to him,…
Ramchander Rao Under House Arrest Before Protest
Ramchander Rao under house arrest before protest over Women Reservation Bill in Hyderabad. BJP plans nationwide protests against opposition.
Telangana Heatwave: Hyderabad Temperature Nears 45C
Telangana heatwave Hyderabad temperature nears 45C as IMD warns of further rise. Several districts record above 44C amid extreme summer.
US Allows Russia Oil Purchases Relief For India
US allows Russia oil purchases relief for India as sanctions ease for oil in transit. Decision valid till May 16 amid global supply concerns.
Now you can get latest stories from Indtoday on Telegram everyday. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Indtoday Facebook page and Twitter and on Instagram. For all the latest Hyderabad News updates
