Banking services impacted as 900,000 employees go on two-day strike

Staffers take out marches in protest against privatisation of public sector banks; a few customer service centres kept functional

Banking services, especially at branches across the country, have been hit hard following the commencement of a two-day strike by about 900,000 employees to protest against privatisation of public sector banks.

Employees took out protest marches and held demonstrations before branches in Mumbai, the financial capital of the country. At some places while branches were shut, customer service centres next door were functional. Their operations are outsourced.

Sanjeev K Bandlish, National Convenor, UFBU told Business Standard that the strike has been a total success across the country. The forum will take stock of the situation after Friday. The future course of action