Bharat Bandh Today: Are Banks Open Or Closed On July 9th For Nationwide Strike?
The strike may disrupt several vital sectors, including:
Banking and financial services
Postal operations
Industrial production and coal mining
Regional transport systems
Government offices and PSUs
Workers from companies like NMDC and other government-run steel and mineral firms are also expected to participate.
With the nationwide strike on the horizon, there has been confusion among people about whether banks will be open or not today across India. Knowing beforehand about the operability of the banks is very important, so you won't get disappointed. Are Banks Closed Today, July 09?
There is no official holiday announcement from the banks for today, July 09. It means banks will resume their activities, but they may face interruptions. Is Stock Market Closed Today, July 09?
No. The stock market exchanges including BSE and NSE will be opened tomorrow, July 09. There is no official announcement regarding the stock market holiday from exchanges. Trade Unions Supporting Bharat Bandh on July 9
Several major trade unions have announced their support for the Bharat Bandh scheduled on July 9. The participating organisations include:
Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC)
All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC)
Hind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS)
Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU)
All India United Trade Union Centre (AIUTUC)
Trade Union Coordination Centre (TUCC)
Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA)
All India Central Council of Trade Unions (AICCTU)
Labour Progressive Federation (LPF)
United Trade Union Congress (UTUC)
Trade unions throughout India have declared a nationwide strike, pointing to government inaction regarding their concerns. Despite submitting a detailed 17-point demand charter to Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya last year, the unions are frustrated by the lack of productive discussion.
'The government has abandoned the country's welfare state status. It is favouring foreign and Indian corporations, as evidenced by its vigorous policy pursuit," stated the union forum.
The unions' main grievances against the government include:
* No Indian Labour Conference sessions for a decade
* Implementation of four labour codes that reduce union influence and extend work hours
* Increased focus on contract employment and privatisation efforts
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