CIRCULAR NO. 31

Date: 30.11.2018

TO ALL AFFILIATES & MEMBERS
Dear Comrades,

• Talks with IBA on wage revision – Offer increased to 8%
• UFBU meeting – Call given for All India Strike on 26th 2018 against amalgamation of Bank of Baroda, Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank.

We reproduce hereunder the Circular No. UFBU/2018/20 Dated the 30th November 2018 issued by Com. Sanjeev K. Bandlish, Convenor, United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), for information of all affiliates and members.

With revolutionary greetings,
Yours sincerely,
(SANJEEV K. BANDLISH)
GENERAL SECRETARY

“After the last round of discussions held on 12-10-2018, there was another round of Bipartite Talks between IBA and UFBU today in Mumbai. IBA team was led by Shri Rajkiran Rai G. (MD & CEO of Union Bank of India) Chairman of the Negotiating Committee of IBA. UFBU was represented by leaders of all the nine constituent unions.

IBA’s increased offer: Picking up the thread from the discussions of the last round of discussions wherein we had urged upon the IBA to improve their offer of 6% hike in the cost of pay slip components, IBA today revised their offer and increased their offer to 8% instead of 6% offered earlier. IBA also reiterated their formula of further wage increase based on their proposal linked to annual increase in Operating Profit and on Return on Assets of the Banks. While welcoming their improved offer, we stated that differential wage increase based profits of each Bank is not acceptable to us and that the wage revision in the Banks should be uniform as has been hitherto. We also further stated that their revised offer is far below our expectations. Hence, we urged upon the IBA to further revise their offer substantially to an acceptable level. We further stated that the issue of full mandate i.e. wage revision for Officers to cover all Officers upto Scale-VII should also be resolved. IBA expressed their limitations in this regard but we insisted them to find an amicable solution to this important issue.

We have requested the IBA to hold further discussions at the earliest and also hold Sub Committee meeting to sort out other remaining issues raised by us in the Charter of Demands. IBA agreed to this suggestion.

UFBU MEETING: Thereafter, meeting of the UFBU was held at AIBEA Office. While taking note of the improved offer of IBA, the meeting expressed its disappointment that the revised offer is totally inadequate to meet our expectations and further noted with concern the attitude of the IBA in not coming forward to resolve the mandate issue. The meeting decided to pursue these issues vigorously.

WE OPPOSE MERGER AND AMALGAMATION OF THE 3 BANKS – ALL INDIA STRIKE ON 26-12-2018: Regarding the proposed amalgamation of Bank of Baroda, Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank, the meeting noted that the Government and the concerned Banks were moving ahead with their decision and hence it was decided to give the call for observing All India Strike on 26th December, 2018.

Separate circular with other preparatory programmes will be issued shortly. We call upon all our constituent unions and members to start preparations for this strike action.

Comrades, we are passing through challenging times and hence our unity and united approach will be highly imperative to face these challenges and attacks.”

NCBE Cir. 31

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Office of the
Controller General of Accounts
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan
E Block, INA, New Delhi

No. S-l1012/2/3(17)/RBl/2015/GBA/625-706

21st May 2018

Office Memorandum

Subject:- Payment of Salary to Central Government Employees on 29th May 2018 due to bank strike called by United Forum of Bank Unions.

It has come to the notice of this office that United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has called for a nationwide bank strike on 30th and 31st May 2018. Banks are likely to remain closed on that days and even files for the e-payment of salary for the month of May 2018, which is due for 31st May 2018, may not get processed, resulting in delay in disbursal of salary to Central Government Employees.

2. All the Pr. CCAs/CCAs/CAs (Independent Charge) are, therefore, advised to consult their accredited banks in this regard and if any delay is foreseen in disbursement of salary on 31st May 2018 by the accredited banks, due to strike, necessary instructions may be issued to all the field PAOs/DDOs to upload salary payment files of Central Government Employees with NPB date as 29th May 2018 (last working day for bank, if strike materializes), and ensure that same reaches the banks latest by 25th May 2018.

3. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.

(Anupam Raj)
Asstt. Controller General of Accounts (GBA)

Source: CGA

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“Meeting of UFBU will be held on 23 Feb to discuss present Bkg. scenario & to formulate next course of action for wage settlement

A Meeting of UFBU will be held on 23rd February 2018 at “Tarak Illam”, Central Bank Union Building, Ameerjan Street, Off Choolaimedu High Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai to discuss the present banking scenario and to formulate next course of action in the matter of 11th Wage Negotiations.”

Indian Banks’ Association
HR & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

No. HR&IR/UFBU/XIBPS/4539

February 17, 2018

Shri Sanjeev K. Bandlish
Convenor
United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) & General Secretary
National Confederation of Bank Employees
C/o State Bank of India, LHO
Plot No.1, Sector-17A
Chandigarh- 160 017

Dear Sir,
Wage Negotiation: Negotiating Committee Meeting with Unions / Associations

We draw your kind attention to our letter no HR&IR/UFBU/XIBPS/4476 dated 7th February 2018 and advise that due to some unforeseen circumstances, it has been decided to postpone Negotiating Committee meeting with Unions/Associations scheduled to be held on 21st February 2018. Next date of said meeting will be advised to you in due course.

2. We regard for the inconvenience caused in this regard.

Yours faithfully,
K S Chauhan
Advisor (HR&IR)

Source: http://aipnbsf.org

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Circular No: 24/2017

24th August, 2017

To all Affiliates/Office Bearers/CC/GC Members

Dear Comrades,

Move for Merger of PSBs
Hold Massive Demonstration
Call of UFBU

This is further to our Circular No.23/2017 of yesterday. You were informed of the decision of Central Cabinet meeting held yesterday to constitute “alternative mechanism” for giving in principle approval for merger of public sector banks in the name of consolidation.

Through our circular referred above we expressed our strong sense of resentment against the decision of the Central Cabinet as we are of the firm opinion that the decision of the Cabinet is nothing but a ploy to go ahead with the hidden agenda of privatisation of public sector banks.

UFBU, through telephonic consultations among the constituents, has decided to hold demonstrations at all State Capitals and major centres at the earliest, the date for which will be decided by state units of UFBU depending upon local convenience.

We call upon all our units to take immediate initiative for holding meetings/consultations of/with state units/constituents of UFBU and to decide the date for holding the demonstration at State Capitals and all major centres of concerned States.

All our State units have to ensure maximum mobilisation of our members in respective areas.

With greetings,

Comradely yours

sd/-
(PRADIP BISWAS)
GENERAL SECRETARY

Source: www.befi.in

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F.No.S-11012/2/3(17)/RBI/2015/RBD/74-124
Government of India
Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure
Controller General of Accounts
Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan,
E-Block, GPO Complex, INA. New Delhi-110023
Tel: 24665384, Fax: 24649365 E-mail: sao-rbd@nic.in

Dated 23rd February 2017

Office Memorandum

Subject: Disbursement of salary for the month of February 2017 on 27th February 2017 on account of nation-wide bank strike on 28th February 2017.

The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has given a nationwide strike call on 28th February, 2017. Banks are likely to remain closed on that day and even files for the e-payment of salary for the month of February 2017 which is due for 28th February, 2017 may not get processed resulting in salary of Central Government employees not being disbursed on 28th February 2017.

There being banks holidays on account of Maha Shivaratri (24th February, 2017) at many places, 4th Saturday (25th February, 2017) and Sunday (26th February, 2017), Hence, salary e-payment files processed on PFMS/COMPACT should be uploaded today i.e. 23rd February, 2017 with NPB of 27th February, 2017. If such files have already been uploaded with NPB of 28th February, 2017 the same also would need to be changed to facilitate payment of salaries on 27th February, 2017.

All Ministries/Departments are requested to take necessary action to upload their salary payments e-files latest by 23rd February, 2017 with NPB of 27th February, 2017 so that salary to the Central Government employees are paid in time.

All accredited banks are also requested to follow the above directions and release the salary for the month of February 2017 on 27th February 2017.

(Neeraj Kumar Sharma)
Dy.Controller General of Accounts(RBD)

 Authority: http://cga.nic.in/

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The Controller General of Defence Accounts
Ulan Batar Road, Delhi Cant-10

No.A/II/11101/Misc. Corrs./Vol-III

Dated : 27/07/2016

To,
All PCsDA/PCA(FYS)/CsDA
AO(DAD)
AN-IV (Local)

(Through CGDA website)

Subject : Payment of Salary to Central Government Employees on 28th July, 2016 instead of 29th July, 2016 due to bank strike called by UFBU.

Reference : CGA Office Memorandum No.S-11012/2/3(17)/RBI/2015/RBD/1144-1227 dated 26.07.2016

A copy of CGA 0M bearing No.S-11012/2/3(17)/RBI/2015/RBD/1144-1227 dated 26.07.2016 regarding payment of Salary to Central Government Employees on 28th July, 2016 instead of 29th July, 2016 due to bank strike called by UFBU is forwarded herewith for immediate compliance.

All concerned Officers are requested to make arrangements for payment of salary on 28.072016

This has approval of Jt. CGDA (A&B)

MOST IMMEDIATE
BY FAX/E.MAIL

S-11012/2/3(17)/RBI/2015/RBD/1144-1227
Government of India
Department of Expenditure
Controller General of Accounts
Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market,
New Delhi-110511, Telefax : 011- 24649365
Email : sao-rbd@nic.in

Dated : 26-07-2016

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Payment of Salary to Central Government Employees on 28th July, 2016 instead of 29th July 2016 due to bank strike called by UFBU.

It has come to notice of this office that United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has called for a nation wide bank strike on 29,07,2016. This day being the last working day of the month for payment of salary ti all central government employees, it has been decided that Salary for the month of July 2016, be paid to the Central Government employees on 28.07.2016

All Ministries/Departments are requested to payment of salary to their employees on. 28th July 2016.

sd/-
(Sandeep Pai)
Sr. Accounts Officer (RBD)

Authority: http://cgda.nic.in/

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AIBOA reports on Meeting of IBA and UFBU 23rd Feb and Salient features of 10th Bipartite Wage Settlement for Bank Employees and Officers

Circular No.6/VI/2015

To:

ALL UNITS / STATE COMMITTEES

Dear Comrades,

WAGE REVISION – 18TH ROUND.

    TOTAL QUANTUM CLINCHED.

    A NEW SERVICE CONDITION INTRODUCED.

    4 DAYS STRIKE CALLED OFF.

a.  Date of Effect      1.11.2012.

b.  Total Increase of 15% in Payslip components- amounting of Rs 4725 crores.

c.  Construction of new Basic Pay by merging 60.15% of D.A impact where of not to exceed 2% of BP plus DA amounting Rs 597 cr.

d.  2nd and 4th Saturdays will be holidays and other Saturdays will be full working Days.

Source: AIBOA

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Second and fourth Saturdays will henceforth be holidays for banks. The remaining Saturdays in a month will be full working days.

The agreement on the wage revision would be implemented with effect from November 1, 2012, he added.

Read at: The Hindu

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ONE DAY STRIKE ON 7th JANUARY 2015
FOUR DAYS STRIKE FROM 21st JANUARY to 24th JANUARY 2015
and if the issue remained still unresolved
INDEFINITE STRIKE FROM 16th MARCH 2015

Thus Ten Lakhs Bank employees and officers working in more than 85000 Branches all over the country will observe the strike as per the call of the UFBU.

This series of strikes has been forced upon the Bank employees and officers. We regret the inconvenience that may be caused to the customers due to this strike and request the general public to support the just cause of the Bank employees and officers.

(C P KRISHNAN)
General Secretary

To
The Chief Reporter,

———————–
We request you to cover the above statement in your esteemed media.

Yours faithfully,
(C P KRISHNAN)
General Secretary

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Conciliation meeting held by CLC today(5.11.2014) – No improvement in IBAs offer – CLC calls for further meeting on 10th instant – UFBU decides to go ahead with the strike

Further to the Strike notice served on the IBA by the UFBU, conciliation meeting was held today in New Delhi by Mr. P.P. Mitra Chief Labour Commissioner, Ministry of Labour, Government of India. IBA was represented by Mr. M.V. Tanksale, Chief Executive, Mr. Unnikrishnan, Dy. Chief Executive and other officials. UFBU was represented by all the constituent unions.

During the conciliation proceedings, the IBA contended that due to the reducing profitability of the Banks, they are unable to accept the demands of the UFBU and stated that for the sake of an amicable settlement, they would be willing to consider improving their present offer provided UFBU agrees to substantially reduce the demands. IBA also suggested that UFBU should defer the strike so that the negotiations may be further continued.

On behalf of the UFBU, we explained the reasonability and justification of our demands and stated that the IBAs offer falls too short of our expectations and hence not at all acceptable. We further stated that looking to the runaway inflation as well as the increasing stress and workload under which bank employees and officers are working now-a-days, we deserve adequate wage revision. We also said that besides improvement in emoluments and service conditions, other demands like 5 day banking, regulated working hours for officers, improvement in pension scheme, extending the old pension scheme to the newly recruited employees, etc. are also needed to be resolved but the IBA is not forthcoming on these issues.

IBA informed that they are willing to continue the negotiations further and appealed to the UFBU to defer the strike to facilitate a better atmosphere. UFBU informed that the strike call has been forced on the Unions due to the unhelpful approach and unacceptable offer of the IBA and reiterated its preparedness for further negotiations provided IBA would come forward with substantial improvement in their offer.

After hearing both sides, the Chief Labour Commissioner suggested that both IBA and the UFBU should take steps to reconcile the differences and reach an amicable settlement. He further advised the IBA to talk to the UFBU to find out how the strike could be averted. He also adjourned the conciliation proceedings to 3-00 PM on 10th November, 2014 for further discussions.

Thus, our demands remained unresolved and UFBU decided to go ahead with the strike. Hence, we call upon all our constituent unions and members to march on to 12th November 2014 strike withouut any let up.

sd/-
M V Murali
Convener

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