The proposed strike of the 10 lakh bank employees on 7th July has been postponed to 5th August 2011. The postponement is to ensure that the strike is organised during the period when the Parliament is in session so that the issue could be raised in the Parliament. The bank workers are going on strike to protest against the banking reforms, ousourcing etc. and for compassionate appointments, pension scheme etc. If the issues are not settled, the unions may resort to even Indefinite strike