Bank Unions Oppose Privatisation Of 2 PSBs, Call For 2 Day Strike

Opposing Centre’s decision to privatise two public sector banks, the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) on February 9 called for a two-day strike starting from March 15. Reportedly, this year's Budget witnessed the FinMin stipulating the privatisation of two PSBs under its disinvestment strategy. Earlier, the Centre had privatised IDBI Bank and had merged 14 PSBs in four years. Calling the alterations regressive, UFBU has exhibited resentment.