Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: Bank employees across Goa are observing a one-day nationwide strike today, September 11, 2026, following a call by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), the umbrella body representing seven bank unions.
The strike has been called to protest the alleged delay in addressing long-pending demands despite repeated representations by the unions.
Among the key demands is the immediate implementation of five-day banking, which the UFBU said was agreed upon in a settlement and joint note dated March 8, 2024, but has still not been formally notified and implemented.
The unions are also demanding the withdrawal of the Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme), terming it unilateral and discriminatory and alleging that it disrupts the uniform structure of the banking sector.
The UFBU Goa unit has warned of further industrial action if the demands are not addressed. A three-day nationwide strike is scheduled from September 28 to 30, followed by a continuous indefinite strike from October 26 onwards.
The union has expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to the banking public and business community and appealed for public support for its demands.
