Trade union strike affects city

SHILLONG: Banking services in the city were partially affected on Wednesday following the nationwide strike called by trade unions.
Though different branches of State Bank of India functioned normally many others banks in the city remain closed for the day. The Shillong General Post Office besides some other banks were found to be closed.
Five bank unions — All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA), All India Bank Officers Association (AIBOA), Bank Employees Federation of India (BEFI), Indian National Bank Employees Federation (INBEF) and Indian National Bank Officers Congress (INBOC) — came together last month to announce bank strike in solidarity with their counterparts in central trade unions who protested on Wednesday.
Bank unions have been protesting against bank mergers and banking reforms being undertaken by the Modi government. The unions are also demanding wage revision, uniform 5-day work week, among others.