Employees of the State Bank of India (SBI) are set to go on a two-day nationwide strike on May 25-26, 2026, due to a range of unresolved grievances, including staffing issues, pension concerns, and working conditions. The strike is called by the All India State Bank of India Staff Federation (AISBISF), which represents the bank's workmen employees. In a notice to the SBI Chairman, the federation highlighted a 16-point charter of demands, asserting that employee rights are being undermined and previously negotiated agreements are not being honored. Key demands include the recruitment of messengers and armed guards, filling existing staff vacancies, and addressing pension-related issues under the National Pension System (NPS). The AISBISF also raised alarms about the dangerous trend of outsourcing permanent jobs, which threatens job security and stability within the workforce. The union plans to conduct a series of nationwide programs, including lunchtime demonstrations and social media campaigns, leading up to the strike. A memorandum will be submitted to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 19, followed by a representation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 21.