ON UPDATION OF PENSION
MOHAN P
UCO BANK NIVRUT PARIVAR (GUJARAT)
Regd. Under Trade Union Act 1926
Regd. No. G 4712 (Affiliated to A.I.U.B.R.F.)
237, ELLISBRIDGE SHOPPING CENTRE, OPP. TOWN HALL, ELLISBRIDGE. AHMEDABAD: 38000
Email id.: ucon...@gmail.com
27/01/2026
To,
Our respected Bank Pensioner Leaders and fellow Pensioner Friends
For several years, present pensioners have been waiting-liking a Chatak bird-for the long-overdue updation of pension. With patience and hope, we have consistently and holistically followed the programmes and calls given by UFBU, believing that this long-pending and legitimate demand of pensioners would find its rightful place in their agenda.
At this stage, a widely acknowledged observation merits reflection:
"If you're not at the table, you're on the menu."
When the core issue of pension updation does not occupy a central place in deliberations, despite our continued support, there is a genuine risk that the interests of existing pensioners remain marginalised
Therefore, the time has now come to convey a clear, calm, and collective message. If updation of pension for present pensioners is not accorded due priority, then the podiums and platforms of Retiree and Pensioners' Associations cannot be treated as automatically available for programmes and appeals. This stand is not confrontational; it is an assertion of relevance, self-respect, and balance.
We are fortunate to have among us leaders who, even after retirement, continue to hold office as office bearers in working employees' unions. We have no disregard whatsoever for their participation in such programmes or in responding to such calls. However, in their role as retiree leaders, it is earnestly advised that they exercise restraint in extending the podiums of Retiree and Pensioners' Associations-lest our involvement begin to resemble
"Begani shadi mein Abdullah deewana,"
where active participation continues while our own central concern of pension updation remains unattended.
In this context, another insightful remark deserves attention:
"Europe has to grow out of the mindset that Europe's problems are the world's problems, but the world's problems are not Europe's problems."
Likewise, the problems of pensioners cannot be treated as peripheral while other priorities dominate the agenda. Our issues must be owned and addressed with the same seriousness and urgency.
This communication is not intended to weaken unity or undermine collective strength. Rather, it is a sincere reminder that retirees and pensioners are an inseparable part of the banking fraternity, and their long-standing demand for pension updation deserves focused attention and firm commitment.
Let us, therefore, remain united and send a dignified yet unmistakable message:
Pension updation for present pensioners first-platforms follow.
With regards,
Harit J. Tripathi
General Secretary