Discussion with IBA on Charter of Demands

Discussions with IBA on Charter of Demands

Circular No. UFBU/2018/16 dated 01.10.2018

 CIRCULAR No. UFBU/2018/16

 Date : 01-10-2018

TO ALL CONSTITUENT UNIONS/MEMBERS

Dear Comrades,

• Discussions with  IBA on our Charter of Demands
• IBA proposes Fixed Pay & Variable Pay Scheme/Performance Linked Emoluments based on Operating Profits and Return on Assets

One more round of Bipartite Discussions were held on 29-9-2018 between UFBU and IBA at Mumbai.  In continuation of the last round of discussions, IBA wanted to know our reaction to their offer of 6% hike made in the last round of talks.  Responding to their question from our side, we pointed out that their offer is too inadequate and we asked IBA to improve their earlier offer.

However IBA proposed that in addition to 6% hike offered by them which would be common to all Banks, additional wage increase can be worked out through a scheme by which in each Bank annual increase in

emoluments can be offered based on Operating Profits and Return on Assets of the individual Bank with a view to add an element of performance linked compensation over and above the uniform pay structure.

IBA detailed their proposal as under:

	%  INCREASE YOY IN OPERATING PROFIT	RETURN ON ASSETS – ROA
Category C	0.01 % to 7 %	– 0.75 to – 0.25
Category B	7.1 % to 15 %	– 0.24 to 0
Category A	Above 15 %	Above 0

NO. OF DAYS FOR WHICH ESTABLISHMENT COST SHALL BE PAID OUT
RETURN ON ASSETS
	CATEGORY	A	B	C
Operating Profit  (YoY Growth)	A	30	25	15
	B	25	20	10
	C	10	10	5

 

PAY OUT AS % OF ESTABLISHMENT COST
RETURN ON ASSETS
	CATEGORY	A	B	C
Operating Profit  (YoY Growth)	A	8.2 %	6.8 %	4.1 %
	B	6.8 %	5.5 %	2.7 %
	C	4.1 %	2.7 %	1.4 %

 

YOY GROWTH   IN OPERATING PROFIT	RETURN ON ASSETS	CATEGORY	NO. OF DAYS FOR WHICH ESTABLISHMENT COST WILL BE PAID OUT	PAY OUT  AS %  OF ESTABLISH-MENT  COST
Above 15 %	Above 0	AA	30 days	8.2 %
Above 15 %	– 0.24 to 0	AB	25 days	6.8 %
Above 15 %	– 0.75 to – 0.25	AC	15 days	4.1 %
7.1 % to 15 %	Above 0	BA	25 days	6.8 %
7.1 % to 15 %	– 0.24 to 0	BB	20 days	5.5 %
7.1 % to 15 %	– 0.75 to – 0.25	BC	10 days	2.7 %
0.01 % to 7 %	Above 0	CA	15 days	4.1 %
0.01 % to 7 %	– 0.24 to 0	CB	10 days	2.7 %
0.01 % to 7 %	-0.75 to –0.25	CC	5 days	1.4 %

009IBA sought the reaction of UFBU to their proposal.  From UFBU, we have pointed out that their above proposal based on performance/profits of the Banks is not an answer to our demand for increase in wages due to inflation, price rise, cost of living, increased workload and job profile of bank employees and officers.  We reiterated that the IBA's offer of 6% hike should be substantially improved upon.

IBA while stating they are not averse to increasing their 6% offer, wanted UFBU to consider their proposal looking to the present varying Operating Profits of the Banks and consequent paying capacity.  IBA proposed that UFBU may study their proposal and come out with suggestions or alternative proposals for their consideration.  IBA also informed UFBU to revise the demands in terms of total cost in order to arrive at a negotiated solution.  It was decided that the issue would be further discussed in the next round of discussions.

Merger of DA with Basic Pay:  We proposed that Dearness Allowance upto 6352 points of Consumer Price Index (Quarterly Average of July, August, September, 2017 i.e. DA paid from November, 2016) be merged with Basic Pay for constructing the revised Pay Scales.  IBA informed that they would give their reaction in the next round of discussions.

UFBU Meeting:  In the UFBU meeting held thereafter, it has been decided to hold UFBU meeting on 14th October, 2018 to discuss the proposal of IBA and give our reactions thereupon.

Renewal of Medical Insurance Policy:  The Medical Insurance Policy for serving employees and officers of the Banks is being renewed w.e.f. 1-10-2018 based on the revised quotation received UIIC.

Sd. Sanjeev K. Bandlish, Convener

Source : http://aisbof.org