Wage talks fail, bank unions threaten strike

IANS  |  Chennai 

Wage revision talks between and the United Forum of Unions (UFBU) failed on Saturday in as the offer by the former was meagre, said a of a union.

He also said the unions may resort to agitation including strikes.

The UFBU is the umbrella body of unions in the country.

In a statement issued here, D.T.Franco, General Secretary, All (AIBOC) said: "The initial offer of the was meager which was totally rejected by the constituents of the United Forum of

"and officers are already paid very low compared with the Government employees as well as the private sector," he said.

Wages for have to be revised from November 1, 2017, he said.

According to Franco, the UFBU has decided to send a detailed communication to the Government immediately followed by a nationwide demonstration on May 9.

"It was also decided that Unions will go for two days strike if the government/IBA does not respond immediately," he said.

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First Published: Sat, May 05 2018. 18:40 IST