Further to our recent communications on the above , we are constrained to submit that many of our units have expressed their resentment over the attitude and approach of the Zonal level Managements who are set to disturb the years long tested practice while posting the new recruits in clerical cadre. We are also deeply concerned over the helpless response from HRM, Head Office in dealing with our complaints.

World over, the workers will celebrate the 140th Anniversary of May Day on the 1st May, 2026.  On this occasion, we not only recall the brutal massacre of workers at the Haymarket Square in Chicago, but also the resolve of the working class to face these attacks. When workers were marching in procession with white flags demanding peace, they were fired and with blood shed by them, white flags became red.

Dear Comrades, 
BLACK BADGE WEARING ON 2ND MAY, 2026 
OUR DEMANDS
• INTRODUCE 5 DAYS BANKING
• RESOLVE PLI SCHEME THROUGH BILATERAL TALKS 
As per the programme given by UFBU, all our unions and members are requested to observe Black Badge Wearing programme on 2nd May, 2026 (1st Saturday).  The specimen of the Badge is given herein.  Badges should be got printed and supplied to all Branch units. 

The 30th Conference of AIBEA commenced as scheduled on the 19th April, 2026 at Bengaluru. General Secretary’s Report was presented and placed for discussion. In the evening there was an impressive and colourful procession followed by inaugural public session.
On 20th April,2026, the 80th Founding Day of AIBEA, the happy occasion was celebrated with gaiety by the 3300+ participants with various programmes – blood donation by 194 comrades, honouring the former office bearers of AIBEA, special lecture on Constitution and Democracy, honouring various achievers, release of publications, cultural program, etc.

UFBU Circular No.13 : IBA convened a bipartite meeting with UFBU yesterday i.e. 15-4-2026. IBA team was led by Shri Rajneesh Karnatak, Chairman of the Negotiating Committee (MD-CEO, Bank of India) along with Shri Ashok Chandra, MD-CEO, PNB, Shri Rakesh Sharma, MD-CEO, IDBI Bank, Shri G S Rana, DMD, SBI, Shri. Gopal Murli Bhagat, Dy. Chief Executive, IBA and Shri Arvind, Mishra, Sr. Advisor-HR&IR, IBA. All the Unions were present from our side

Dear Comrades,
Observe 1st April 2026 as Black Day Against Four Labour Codes
We reproduce hereunder the press release issued by the Centra Trade Unions today. Despite the massive protest by the trade unions and the working class on the 12th February, 2026 through the united strike action, the Government is seeking to go ahead with the implementation of the Labour Codes without any discussions with the trade unions. They are set to start the implementation of the new Labour Codes from 1st April, 2026.

Dear Comrades,
Ensure effective implementation of UFBU’s agitational programmes Against unilateral, discriminative and divisive PLI scheme.
All our unions are aware of the decisions of the UFBU and the agitational programme given by UFBU against the attempt of the Government to implement their PLI scheme for Scale IV officers and above which is violative of BPS/Joint Note, which is unilateral, which is discriminative and divisive and which is in violation of the guidelines of the minutes signed before the CLC.

Madam,
Subject: Urgent intervention sought against DFS communication to Banks overriding the ongoing conciliation process by directing implementation of revised PLI scheme for Scale IV and above
We write to bring to your urgent notice, and place formally on record, a matter of immediate concern arising during the pendency of conciliation on the issue of PLI in Public Sector Banks. Copies of our concerned communications are enclosed for ready reference. (1. UFBU Circular dated 12-2-2026 on payment of PLI upto Scale III in violation of status quo advice of the Dy. CLC and minutes dt. 17-6-2025, 2. Minutes of conciliation meeting held on 9-3-2026; and 3) UFBU circular dt. 9-3-2026)

Dear Comrades,
SUB: Commemoration of the Glorious 80th Year of AIBEA & 63rd Year of AIUCBEF
With immense pride and deep respect for our rich trade union legacy, we are going to officially commemorate the Glorious 80th Year of the All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) (Founded on 20.04.1946) and the Glorious 63rd Year of the All India UCO Bank Employees Federation (AIUCBEF) (Founded on 16.03.1963).
These historic organisations have continuously fought for the rights, dignity, job security and welfare of bank employees across the country. The achievements we enjoy today are the result of the sacrifices, struggles and unwavering dedication of our senior comrades and leaders over decades.

To Office Bearers, State Federations and All India Bankwise Federations, All unions
Dear Comrades,
RECRUITMENTS 2026-27
We have informed our Units that for the ensuing financial year i.e. April, 2026 to March, 2027, based on the Indents placed by the Banks, IBPS has supplied 15,736 Dossiers for recruitment of CSA/Clerks. Thus, there is steady increase in the Indents placed by the Banks, though the same is not adequate.

CONCILIATION MEETING HELD TODAY
UFBU CIRCULAR NO. 10 : “Further to the conciliation meeting held on 4- 11-2025 and on 22/23-1-2026, another round of conciliation meeting was held today by the Dy. Chief Labour Commissioner in the office of the CLC in New Delhi on the various issues and demands raised by us in our strike notices.
The conciliation proceedings were conducted by Shri Susanta Kumar Nayak, Dy. CLC and Shri Pankaj Dahiya, RLC-HQ. Representatives of the DFS, IBA and all the PSBs were present. From UFBU, all our Unions were present.

Dear Comrades,
4,000 comrades of Co-op. Banks in Punjab join AIBEA Hearty welcome to them
We are happy to inform our unions and members that in a happy development, in Punjab, about 4,000 employees working 800 branches of the Punjab State Apex Co-op. Bank and the 20 District Central Co-op. Banks who are under the banner of Co-op. Bank Employees Federation, Punjab have joined the mainstream of bank employees movement by joining our All India Bank Employees Association.

Govt/DFS/IBA move to enforce divisive PLI Model Unacceptable while dispute is sub judice
All our unions and members aware that a PLI scheme was finalised in the 11th BPS/8th Joint Note in 2020 applicable from Part time employe4s to General Managers in Scale VII. Since then, PLI is being paid to employees and officers at a uniform rate in each Bank according to the performance of that Bank.

Who has given the call for Strike on 12th February, 2026?
Central Trade Unions have given the call for All India General Strike on the 12th February, 2026. AIBEA has welcomed this call and has given the call for all our members to join this strike.
Is it true that only some central trade unions have given this call?
No. There are 11 Central Trade Unions in our country. Out of these 11 CTUs, 10 Central Trade Unions belonging to all political hues and views have given this call for strike. Only one Central Trade Union, namely, BMS – Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh has not given the call.

Today’s Strike a massive success Red Salute to all our unions and members
Congratulations to all our unions and members all over the country for the massive success of the strike at the call of UFBU to protest against the undue delay in approving the recommendations of the IBA on introduction of 5 Days Banking per week as agreed in the MOU dated 7-12-2023 and Settlement dated 8-3-2024 and demanding expeditious introduction of 5 days banking.

Further to our earlier communications and discussions on various occasions, we once again wish to impress upon you the need for convening the IR Policy Committee meeting, the last of which was held on 4th September, 2024.
In the earlier meeting it was agreed to resume the discussion on the undermentioned leftover issues on which we had substantial rounds of discussions but did not arrive at conclusion. At that time, it was mutually decided on priority to initiate discussions on review of Promotion Policy which was felt necessary for the administration. Review of Promotion Policy was completed on 5th November, 2024. Hence the other issues were kept in abeyance with an assurance to take up at the earliest opportunity.

Joint Appeal – Resist 100% FDI in Insurance Sector
The Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill 2025 today in the Lok Sabha. The Bill has been deceptively titled “The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill 2025”. The Government has deployed pro-people rhetoric to legitimize a policy that essentially undermines public interest.