2-day strike called by trade, bank unions begins in India

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2-day strike called by trade, bank unions begins in India

STORY: 2-day strike called by trade, bank unions begins in India DATELINE: March 29, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:52 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. India gate 2. various of the strike 3. various of banks STORYLINE: A 48-hour strike called by various trade unions, including banking employees associations, began Monday across India. According to the unions, the strike aims to protest against government policies affecting workers, farmers and people at large. As a result, banking services were partially impacted. The bank unions are protesting against the government's move to privatize two public sector banks as announced in this year's general budget. They are also demanding an increase in the interest rate on deposits and a reduction in service charges. Meanwhile, members from the Left Front blocked railway tracks in Kolkata. Two workers were reportedly injured after the protestors tried to stop a moving train in West Bengal's Howrah. The Kerala State Road Transport

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