Trade union call for nationwide strike, Bank to remain shut

New-Delhi: A joint forum of central trade unions has called for a nationwide strike on Monday and Tuesday (March 28 and March 29) to protest against Central government policies that are affecting the workers, farmers and people.

Banks across the country will remain shut on these days as All India Bank Employees’ Association (AIBEA) has also decided to join the strike.

The two-day bank strike will oppose the Banking Laws Amendment Bill 2021. The strike is also called to oppose the Central government’s move to privatise public sector banks.

In an official statement, the State Bank of India (SBI) said, “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