Bank employees demand five-day work week, stage protest in Ongole
On September 11, 2026, around 800 members of the United Forum of Bank Unions staged a protest in Ongole demanding a five‑day work week and uniform performance incentives. The demonstration also called for better recruitment, restoration of the old pension scheme, and a uniform PLI policy for all bank staff.
- ✓On September 11, 2026, around 800 members of the United Forum of Bank Unions staged a protest in Ongole demanding a five‑day work week and uniform performance incentives.
- ✓The protest took place in the city of Ongole, located in Prakasam district, and involved roughly 800 participants.
- ✓The demonstration also called for better recruitment, restoration of the old pension scheme, and a uniform PLI policy for all bank staff.
On Friday, September 11, 2026, approximately 800 employees and officers from seven public sector banks gathered in Ongole under the banner of the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) to press for a five‑day working week and the resolution of several pending grievances.
The rally, organized by UFBU Prakasam District Convenor Rajiv Ratan Dev, featured a signature campaign and highlighted specific demands: a uniform Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for both officers and staff, accelerated recruitment of clerical and subordinate personnel, and the reinstatement of the previous pension arrangement. The protest took place in the city of Ongole, located in Prakasam district, and involved roughly 800 participants.
Bank employees have cited increasing workloads driven by heightened business targets and chronic staffing shortages, which they say compromise work‑life balance and service quality. The strike reflects broader labor concerns within India’s public sector banking system and could prompt policy revisions affecting both the banking workforce and the customers they serve nationwide.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | BUSINESS |
| Jurisdiction | AP State |
| Publication Date | 11 September 2026 |