UFBU CIRCULAR NO. 6 Dt. 25-4-2025: Further to the conciliation meeting held by the CLC on 21-3-2025 when it was decided to postpone the strike, the IBA called for one round of discussions with UFBU on 23-4-2025 at IBA office in Mumbai.
IBA was represented by the Chairman of the Negotiating Committee Shri Rajneesh Karnatak (MD/CEO of Bank of India), Shri Atul Kumar Goel, Chief Executive, IBA and other Executives and officials.

Yes, 79 years of a great journey is getting completed. Our beloved AIBEA is entering its 80th year of glorious existence on 20th April, 2025.
When we look back, it looks like a simple story but when you recall the struggles and events, anyone would realise the inspiring history behind this 5 magical letters – A.I.B.E.A. Founded as a tiny bush but with great vision, our organisation has lived up to the expectations of the founding fathers and has today grown into a mighty organisation with international acclamation and reputation.

Units are aware that the AIBEA sponsored Com H L Parvana Memorial Trust is functioning from Nagpur. This was founded by Eastern Maharashtra Bank Employees Association in order to perpetuate the memory of our great leader Com H L Parvana. Com. Prabhat Kar and Com. Tarakeswar Chakraborti were Trustees of this Trust.
AIBEA’s Prabhat – Parvana Trade Union Training Institute is functioning from the Trust building ‘Parvana Bhavan’

As you know, the third National Youth and Women Convention under the banner of AIBEA is being held in Punjab this time.The glory of Punjab lies in its rich cultural heritage, historical significance, and agricultural prosperity. Known as the "Granary of India," Punjab has been a land of Gurus, spiritual leaders, brave warriors,freedom fighters, martyrs and vibrant traditions. Its contributions to India's freedom struggle, literature, music, and cuisine are remarkable. The state's resilience, unity, and commitment to progress continue to shape its identity and influence both nationally and globally . It is a matter of great pride for us that the UCO Bank Employees Union North Zone is getting the opportunity to hold this convention in Jalandhar, the city of Punjab. We are grateful to AIUCBEF who chose this North Zone Unit comprising Punjab, Haryana Chandigarh and Jammu & Kashmir to hold this convention. Today, Jalandhar city is waiting for you.

Dear Comrades, The working committee meeting of ALL INDIA UCO BANK EMPLOYEES FEDERATION was held as scheduled at Ranchi , Jharkhand on 12th & 13th April, 2025 after a period of 8 months from the last one. The two-day session witnessed the enthusiastic participation of 74 office bearers and working committee members from all corners of the country. Additionally, there were around 15-20 leaders, volunteers and activists of Jharkhand unit who also apart from attending their duties were apt listeners of the deliberations on the proceedings.

As we move near to the 80th Founding Day of AIBEA Let us recall the Two historic Outstanding and astounding Astonishing and amazing achievements of AIBEA 20th April, 1946 – AIBEA was born Demands of AIBEA for better wages and service conditions referred to Tribunals

United forum of bank unions served a strike notice in Form-L dated 05.03.2025 to the Chairman, Indian Bank Association and the Chief Labour Commissioner(C) mentioning therein to go on strike on 24th-25th March 2025 apart from other agitational programmes. The moment the notice is received to the Chief Labour Commissioner(C), it is seized into conciliation considering public utility service and a notice was issued to all the stake holders asking them to attend the meeting on 18.03.2025 at 11:30 AM.

Today a National Convention Workers was held in Delhi and organized by the major Centra Trade Unions ( INTUC, AITUC, HMS, CITU, AIUTUC, TUCC, SEWA, AICCTU, LPF, UTUC) and other independent sectoral trade union Federations to discuss about the various problems faced by the working class and trade unions and to decide agitational programme.

The Central Committee meeting of UCO BANK Employees Union -NZ was held today 16.03.2025  at Jalandhar . After paying tributes to Comrade R K Walia ji , Chairman UCBEU- NZ who was expired on 12.03.2025 mainly discussed in detail about the 3rd Youth  and Women Conference to be held on 26th and 27th April and it was decided that all North Zone comrades will put their full effort to make this convention a grand success.  All comrades took a pledge to make this convention a success with full enthusiasm . Com. Anil Sotra, who recently joined AIBEA from BEFI with all his members  was felicitated by Com Raj Kumar Bhagat and Com H S Veer . With unanimous decision the central committee  appointed him a Joint General Secretary of UCBEU- NZ to oversee the overall affairs of Jammu and Kashmir.

With heavy heart and a grief- stricken mind we inform that Com. R. K. Walia, leader of our Federation, leader of bank employees of Northern Zone has breathed his last on 12th March, 2025 in his son's residence at Bengaluru.
As the news of his sudden and sad demise poured in, our members across the country and particularly in Punjab and Northern zone got severely shocked and all stood as one in mourning his untimely death.

Today is really a momentous day for all of us in Federation. History has been created by our valiant soldiers of Punjab unit. During their visit of Jammu yesterday they were able to convince Com. Anil Sotra who had been the leader of BEFI union so long to join the mainstream of Bank employees movement, AIBEA. Along with Com. Anil, thirteen (13) comrades from different branches of Jammu have joined our organization. We warmly welcome all of our dear brothers and sisters of Jammu & Kashmir in the majority workman union of UCO BANK. We profusely thank Com Anil Sotra for taking this wise decision to join the majority and mainstream trade union of the banking industry and our bank too.

All India UCO Bank Employees’ Federation is thrilled to announce the official logos for the upcoming 3rd All India Youth and Women's Convention scheduled on April 26th and 27th, 2025, in Jalandhar, Punjab. These dynamic logos have been designed to capture the spirit and strength of UCO Bank's young men and women employees.

We are pleased to declare that our All-India Federation has decided to organise the 3rd All India Youth and Women Convention at Jalandhar, Punjab.
In the background of more and more young men and women joining the bank through IBPS and thereby getting associated with our organisation, it was felt by us to hold a SPECIAL CONVENTION of Young MEN and WOMEN comrades of our organisation. It is not out of place to mention that our AIUCBEF has a history and culture of holding such specific, focussed Conventions of Youth and Women in the past.

Dear Comrades,
AIBEA’s 9th National Women Employees Convention At Ahmedabad, Gujrat on 8th and 9th Feb. 2025
Public Session at 4-00 PM on 8th Feb. 2025 Venue :
Dinesh Hall, Off. Ashram Road, Near Income Tax Cross Road, Ahmedabad