Kolkata, Jan 13 (PTI) The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), the umbrella body of trade unions in the banking sector, has given a two-day strike call from January 30 to press for various demands.

The UFBU, in a statement, said since there was no response from the Indian Banks' Association on the demands during a meeting held in Mumbai on Thursday, it has been decided to give a call for strike on January 30 and 31.

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The trade unions have been demanding five-day banking, updation of pension and recruitment of people in all cadres, among other issues, it said.

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