CIRCULAR No.03/2025 09.01.
2025
TO ALL OUR MEMBERS
AIBOC AGITATION PROGRAMME AND TENTATIVE STRIKE DATES
We reproduce hereunder the text of AIBOC Letter no: AIBOC/2025/02 dated 09.01.2025 on various
issues which are the burning issues for Officers. Further the issue of interference of DFS on policy
matters of PSU Banks like the recent letter on transfer policy direction is opposed through
“Micromanagement of PSBs on policy matters by DFS undermining the autonomy of respective
boards”. Please be ready on call of agitation not only by AIBOC but even by AIPNBOA on any unilateral action
by our Bank Management.
The contents of the AIBOC circular are reproduced for the information of our members.
With greetings,
Dilip Saha
General Secretary
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Dear Comrade,
Struggle is the only path: AIBOC Agitation Programme and Tentative Strike Dates
Dear Comrades,
Consequent to the Working Committee Meeting held on 12th November 2024 in Mumbai (as detailed in our
Circular No. 25 dated 13.11.2024), the 102nd Executive Committee Meeting of AIBOC was held on 6th
January, 2025 on virtual platform to ratify the decisions taken by the working committee and to discuss and
deliberate about advancing our ongoing struggle regarding the pressing challenges affecting our members and
the banking sector –
Demanding
• Adequate recruitment in all cadres
• Implementation of 5 Day work week in Banking Industry
• Immediate withdrawal of the recent DFS directives on performance review and PLI, which threaten job security,
create division amongst employees, violate the 8th Joint Note, and undermine PSB’s autonomy.
• Safety of Bank Officers/ Staff against the assault/ abuses by customers.
• Fill up the post of workmen/ officer directors in PSBs.
• Resolution of pending residual issues with IBA
• Amend Gratuity Act to increase the ceiling to Rs 25 lacs on the lines of Scheme for government employees
along with exemption from income tax
Opposing
• Micromanagement of PSBs on policy matters by DFS undermining the autonomy of respective boards.
• Unfair Labour Practices in Banking Industry.
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Accordingly, it has been proposed by the executive committee to go for a two-day nationwide strike, tentatively
scheduled for February 24 and 25, 2025. If required, more stringent actions may follow. Agitation programs will
start soon after the notice of the strike is served this month. The detailed agitational programme will be shared
with all state units and affiliates shortly.
Comrades, we urge all our affiliates to be in readiness for the ensuing struggle. Conduct immediate meetings at
all levels to communicate AIBOC's resolutions and emphasize the importance of collective action. Reinforce
unity, clarify our stance on each issue, and inspire commitment to the upcoming initiatives. Begin grassroots-
level engagements by organizing members at district and branch levels.
Comrades, the path before us is undoubtedly steep and fraught with challenges, but it is in such testing times
that our collective strength and unyielding solidarity truly shine. History has borne witness to our resilience and
determination, as we have consistently triumphed in our struggles for justice and fairness. Each victory has
been a testament to the unity, courage, and undying spirit of the banking fraternity—a fraternity that has always
stood as a pillar of integrity and strength in safeguarding the nation’s financial backbone.
Let us march forward with confidence, undeterred by adversities, for we are united, and unity is our strength.
Together, we shall secure our legitimate rights and emerge victorious!
In solidarity,
Sd/-
(Rupam Roy)
General Secretary
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