Central govt employees to get salary in advance on Sep 25 in view of 3-day bank strike

The Finance Ministry has advised all departments and ministries to disburse September's salary in advance on September 25 in view of a three-day bank strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU).UFBU, which claims to represent 90 per cent of the banking workforce, are going on a three-day strike beginning September 28, seeking 5-day banking among other demands.The strike, if it materialises, would coincide with the half-yearly closing of the banking sector.In view of a three-day nationwide bank strike proposed from September 28-30, 2026...