JAMMU, Feb 21: The local units of RBI Workers Union and Reserve Bank Employees Association observed two days’ strike on February 20 and 21 on the call of All India Central Trade Unions. They were protesting against the failure of the government to control price rise, worsening economic conditions, outsourcing of work, exploitative and anti-labour policies of the government. The work in Reserve Bank of India came to a standstill due to the strike. The protesting employees held massive demonstration at the gate of the RBI building at Jammu under the aegis of Jammu Chapter of United Forum of Reserve Bank Employees and Workers. Later the leaders of the constituents of the United Forum including BS Kirola, Secretary, Reserve Bank Employees Association, Supen Kumar, Chief Secretary, Reserve Bank Workers’ Union, Raj Kumar, President, Reserve Bank Workers’ Union, among others. The speakers highlighted the importance of the issues being agitated by the trade unions all over the country.
Kashmir Times
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