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UFBU seeks adequate hiring in PSBs, regularisation of temporary staff

Over the years, the workforce in PSBs has dwindled significantly, creating an unsustainable work environment and compromising the efficiency and reach of these institutions

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Abhijit Lele Mumbai

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The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) -- which represents nine unions -- on Monday appealed to the Central government to ensure adequate recruitment in public sector banks (PSBs) to deal with mounting work pressures at branches, which it claimed has been compromising efficiency at a time when private banks are on hiring spree.   
 
The bank union also demanded regularisation of temporary staff and immediate implementation of a decision to for five days working per week.
 
Over the years, the workforce in PSBs has dwindled significantly, creating an unsustainable work environment and compromising the efficiency and reach of these