Hey there folks, it’s your friendly neighborhood journalist here with some hot-off-the-press updates from Shivajinagar! Today, over 500 employees from all corners of the country descended upon the Bank of Maharashtra headquarters, Lokmangal, to make their voices heard.
What were they protesting for, you ask? Well, these dedicated employees had seven key demands, including fair recruitment practices and the honoring of agreements made during negotiations. Talk about standing up for your rights!
The protest didn’t stop there – a public meeting was held where representatives from various banking unions, such as Krishna Barurkar and Santosh Gadade, showed their unwavering support for the cause. Even big names like AITUC, CITU, and Hind Mazdoor Sabha came out in solidarity, with heavyweights like Lata Bhise and Ajit Abhyankar throwing their weight behind the movement.
Shirish Rane, the Convener of the United Forum of Bank Unions in Pune, also lent his support to the cause, making it clear that this protest was about more than just a single bank – it was about the rights of all bank employees across the nation.
Devidas Tuljapurkar, the Federation General Secretary, brought up a crucial point during his speech – are public sector institutions reaping profits at the expense of their hardworking employees? It seems that contractual and outsourced workers are being stretched thin, with some branches operating with just a single employee handling everything. Talk about a stressful work environment!
As part of their movement, Maha Bank employees have announced a nationwide strike on March 20, with further strikes planned for March 24 and 25. This means that banking operations will be disrupted, so customers, please bear with us during this time.
Employees from all over the country, from Delhi to Tamil Nadu, have come together in solidarity, showing that when it comes to fighting for their rights, they’re stronger together. Kudos to individuals like Shailesh Tilekar, Dhananjay Kulkarni, and Swayamprakash Tiwari for their tireless efforts in organizing this protest.
And that’s a wrap on today’s news from Shivajinagar – stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds!
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