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SBI Union Defers Two-Day Strike After Talks; Branches To Operate During Threatened Dates

A positive meeting between staff representatives and management reduces the threat of multi‑day branch disruption while routine RBI and regional festival holidays still affect some openings.

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SBI customers alert! No bank work for 6 days between May 23-28
SBI staff strike: Workers’ federation calls for two day nationwide protest on May 25, 26
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Overview

  • The All India State Bank of India Staff Federation had served notice for a two‑day nationwide strike on May 25–26 to press a 16‑point charter of demands including more recruitment and limits on outsourcing.
  • The Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner arranged conciliation talks, and union and SBI management held productive discussions in Mumbai that led the union to defer the planned strike.
  • Union leaders announced the deferral on Friday following what they described as progress on several demands, changing the immediate outlook from a likely walkout to ongoing negotiations.
  • SBI said branches will function normally during the previously threatened dates, but customers should expect regular RBI holidays on the fourth Saturday and Sunday plus region‑specific Eid‑al‑Adha closures between May 23–28.
  • Digital services such as YONO, internet and mobile banking, UPI, ATMs and RTGS/NEFT are expected to remain available, while the union continues to press issues including workmen representation on the board and pension choices for NPS employees.