Employees of the Bank of Maharashtra have declared a statewide walkout for March 20, 2025. The strike will resume on March 20, 2025, as the conciliation negotiations with management have failed. The other bank unions have also expressed their complete support to Bank of Maharashtra association.
Bank of Maharashtra Employees have been asking the government and bank management to comply with their demands, but nobody has taken notice. With the following demands, the strike has now been declared.
Recruitment of PTS through Absorption of Temporary PTS:
Employees are demanding the absorption of Part-Time Sweepers (PTS) who are currently working on a temporary basis into permanent positions. The union argues that these employees have been serving the bank for years and deserve formal employment with proper benefits.
Adequate Recruitment in Sub-Staff and Clerical Cadre:
The union has raised concerns over staff shortages in sub-staff and clerical positions, which are affecting the efficiency of banking operations. They are calling for immediate recruitment to fill vacancies and ensure smooth functioning.
Filling Up of Special Assistant Posts as per Agreement:
Employees claim that certain posts of special assistants have remained vacant, despite previous agreements that mandated their filling. The union is demanding the implementation of the agreed-upon staffing policies.
Restoration of Bipartisan Practices:
The union has accused the bank management of unilaterally making decisions without consulting employee representatives, leading to dissatisfaction among staff. They are demanding the restoration of a bipartisan approach in decision-making, where employee unions have a say in policies affecting workers.
Restoration of Union Offices:
Employees are also demanding the reinstatement of union offices within bank premises, arguing that these offices play a crucial role in addressing employee grievances and ensuring effective communication between the workforce and management.
Honoring the De Jure Recognition Agreement:
The union has insisted that the bank management adhere to the De Jure Recognition Agreement in both letter and spirit, ensuring that employee rights and agreements are respected.
The banking industry will be significantly impacted by the strike. Additionally, the UFBU has declared a strike for March 24 and 25, 2025. Employees of Punjab National Bank have also declared a strike for March 28 and 29, 2025. The lack of employees is the biggest issue the banks are dealing with. Banks have been experiencing a staffing shortage for a while, but no one is taking notice. Other employees are compelled to work longer hours due to a staffing shortage, which has an adverse effect on their physical and emotional well-being.
