Bank customers may have to plan their branch visits in advance as the State Bank of India (SBI) has issued an advisory stating that a three-day nationwide strike called by bank unions is set to take place on 28, 29 and 30 September. These dates coincide with the September 26-27 weekend, potentially resulting in five consecutive days without normal banking services.
The upcoming strike follows a nationwide one-day bank strike held on September 11, when employees and officers of several public-sector banks walked off the job. The strike did not resolve the unions’ demands, prompting the UFBU to announce the three day strike on 28-30 September and an indefinite strike planned for 26 October.
In its advisory, SBI said it is making every effort to provide essential banking services during the strike period.
However, the bank has urged customers to complete important branch-related tasks and transactions before the five-day period of disruption.
Potential Impact of Bank Worker Strikes
Disruption levels are expected to differ among banks and regions due to varying employee participation in the strike. Public-sector banks are likely to experience significant interruptions as the strike has been organized by unions representing bank employees and officers across the sector. In contrast, private-sector banks may operate with minimal disruption, although services reliant on interbank processing could face delays.
