Banking operations hit as employees strike work
The Hindu
Banking operations in Madurai city and its periphery came to a grinding halt as employees affiliated to nine trade unions, including the AIBEA and AIBOC, resorted to a two-day strike starting Thursday
Banking operations in Madurai city and its periphery came to a grinding halt as employees affiliated to nine trade unions, including the AIBEA and AIBOC, resorted to a two-day strike starting Thursday condemning the Central government for its privatisation and other measures.
Strike convenor Kalidas told reporters at the SBI Main branch here that at a time when non-performing assets (NPA) were rising, the move to privatise two public sector banks would only further dilute the recovery process.

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