Welcome to the Union Bank Staff Association (UBSA).

In 1970s, The banking industry witnessed a surge in the formation of NOBW units across all Banks, primarily in opposition to communist ideologies. On October 2, 1973, coinciding with Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, The Union Bank Staff Association was established in Nagpur under the leadership of Shri Abaji Puranik, the then General Secretary of NOBW, along with Shri J. G. Bhutad and Shri D. G. Satokar. This marked a significant milestone as the association’s membership rapidly expanded across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka. The staff benefits we enjoy today are a direct result of UBSA’s relentless efforts. Initially, our bank lacked a transfer policy, paper bills, and other facilities. UBSA effectively addressed these shortcomings by presenting examples of policies and facilities available in other banks, formulating new plans, and corresponding with the Central Office. Furthermore, UBSA played a crucial role in ensuring the proper implementation of bilateral agreements. The merger of Union Bank of India and Corporation Bank led to the integration of Corporation Bank Worker’s Organization with Union Bank Staff Association, heralding a new era for Union Bank Staff Association.

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Dattopantji Thengadi (1920-2004)

Dattopantji Thengdi was a pioneer in the labor movement in India, and his work with the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) is a testament to his dedication to the welfare of workers. Here are some key aspects of his work with the BMS:

  1. Founding of BMS: Thengdi founded the BMS in 1955, with the aim of organizing Indian workers and promoting their rights and interests.
  2. National Labor Movement: Under Thengdi’s leadership, the BMS became a major force in the Indian labor movement, with a presence in various industries and sectors.
  3. Worker Welfare: Thengdi worked tirelessly to improve the working conditions, wages, and benefits of Indian workers. He advocated for labor reforms and legislation to protect workers’ rights.
  4. Trade Unionism: Thengdi was a strong proponent of trade unionism, and he worked to promote the principles of collective bargaining, worker participation, and democratic trade unionism.

Achievements

  1. Growth of BMS: Under Thengdi’s leadership, the BMS grew rapidly, becoming one of the largest trade unions in India.
  2. Labor Reforms: Thengdi’s efforts led to significant labor reforms, including the enactment of laws such as the Payment of Bonus Act, the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, and the Equal Remuneration Act.
  3. Worker Empowerment: Thengdi’s work empowered workers to assert their rights and participate in decision-making processes. He promoted worker education, training, and capacity-building programs to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Legacy

Continued Relevance: Thengdi’s ideas and principles continue to guide the BMS and other labor organizations in India, ensuring that his legacy endures..

Inspiration to Workers: Thengdi’s dedication to the labor movement inspired countless workers to organize and fight for their rights.

National Recognition: Thengdi’s contributions to the labor movement were recognized nationally, and he received several awards and honors for his work.

National Organisation of Bank Workers (NOBW-BMS)

 
The National Organization of Bank Workers (regd), an industrial federation of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangha is representing the bank employees working in the public sector, private sector, Grameen banks, cooperative bank, RBI, and other such segments of the banking industry. The NOBW took its affiliation with BMS in the year 1965 and serving the bank employees with the spirit of nationalism since its inception and expanding its base to hitherto unrepresented banks and other financial organizations.
 
Since inception and till 56th year of formation, Natiunal Orgacisation of Bank Workets (NOBW) has been protecting the rights of bank employees keeping Nation’s interest in mind and would continue to do the same in future also. Refusal to adopt the resolution to condemn Chinese aggression of 1962 by AIBEA in their Calcutta Conference depicting anti-national approach was main reason behind formation of NOBW. Till today, NOBW strive hard to guard the Interest of bank employees and has carved a niche for itself amongst the other unions, NOBW today has now became a rechoning force in the banking industry and bank employees hopefully look forward to NOBW as their true savier who does not hold ties with any political party.

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Our Demands

Submitted to central office with ref. no UBSA/CO/03242/24-25 Dated 24/03/2025

  1. There should be at par treatment to all the Unions irrespective of their total membership.
  2. Area of selection (zone) for Sr. CSA (Cash) should be the same as that of Special CSA.
  3. Rotational transfers should be only for the stations having more than one branch. District rotation policy should be scrapped.
  4. Newly recruited clerical staffs / sub-staffs should be eligible to apply for request transfer immediately after their joining.
  5. Vacant post carrying special allowances should be filled up immediately and review for vacant post may be done on monthly basis.
  6. Vacancies of sub-staff should be filled by absorbing Casual/Temporary/Empaneled workers.
  7. Ex-servicemen should get preference in choice of posting at the time of appointment.
  8. There should be a permanent Sr. CSA (Cash) post in every extension counter.
  9. There should not be change in month of increment on passing JAIIB/CAIIB after reaching the maximum scale of pay.
  10. Adequate Recruitment in all cadres.
  11. Enhancement of Group Medical Sum Insured to minimum 10 Lac per employee.
  12. In request transfer module for award staff should be updated as under:Any three stations in the order of Preference.,Fourth option for Any District within the State.,Fifth option for anywhere in the State.
  13. There should not be any violation of transfer diary at any point of time.
  14. Appointment on compassionate grounds should be delinked from regular recruitment and should be filled up immediately.
  15. Bank should absorb tax perquisite liability of employees. (Agreed for year 24-25 )
  16. No outsourcing and Apprentice system by violating Bipartite Settlement.
  17. Provision of Group Term Life Insurance of Rs 1 Crore per employee covering any event of death including natural death, accidental death, suicidal death or death due to any other reason.
  18. Premium for group medical insurance of retired staff may be borne by bank considering their lifetime contribution to bank.
  19. Reimbursement for the purchase of spectacles should be extended to all employees irrespective of age criterion considering the prolonged exposure to digital screens.
  20. Holiday homes facility is extremely beneficial for serving and retired staffs. However provision is not extended at many places from where demand of members is on the rise. So, it is requested to consider the provisions of new holiday home facilities in Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad/ Gandhinagar and Ujjain.

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