UNION BANK PENSIONERS & RETIREES ASSOCIATION MAHARASHTRA STATE
(Regd. no.Maha /965 / 2018 /Pune dated 14.12.2018 under Indian Societies Act,1860 and under Charity Act vide Regi.no.F-54577/Pune dated 29.9.2020.)
Earlier there was only one Association of the retirees and pensioners of Union Bank of India under the banner of retirees & pensioners association Mumbai. As it was very difficult for the retirees to approach the office bearers of the association as well as the administrative offices of the bank for redressal of the grievances / problems / issues faced by the pensioners / retirees, it was felt necessary to have a separate association of the retirees and pensioners of Union Bank of India at Pune where the office of Field General Manager is established. The ex-office bearers of the association and all the retired veterans had series of deliberations for formation of the Unit and accordingly the matter was taken up with the All India Pensioners & Retirees Federation for formation of a separate unit for Maharashtra and after their approval a separate unit of retirees & pensioners was established at Pune on 01.12.2013 in the name of “UNION BANK PENSIONERS & RETIREES ASSOCIATION M.S.( EXCLUDING MUMBAI) which was subsequently amended as " UNION BANK PENSIONERS & RETIREES ASSOCIATION MAHARASHTRA STATE". The function of formation of the unit was graced by the Field General Manager, other executives of the FGMO / RO Pune and all India leaders. The office bearers of the unit were elected. Initial donation of Rs. 25000/- was given by Late Com. BhagwanKhirid-a true activist and union leader as a good gesture.
The office bearers of the unit under the Chairmanship of Com. B.B.Yadav, President late Subhash Sukenkar, Gen. Secretary Mr. D.G. Patil and all the team of committee members put in unstinted efforts / worked hard for mobilisation of the membership and exhibited an excellent progress in mobilisation of the membership as under:-
Year | No. of Members |
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Initial membership at the time of formation of our association. | 193 |
March 2014 | 211 |
March 2015 | 255 |
March 2016 | 322 |
March 2017 | 378 |
March 2018 | 427 |
March 2019 | 464 |
March 2020 | 514 |
March 2021 | 650 |
March 2022 | 791 |
Our unit is having highest members of retirees and pensioners amongst all the units of our federation.
After the merger of erstwhile Corporation Bank & Andhra Bank on 01.04.2020, our Association has amended the by- laws to admit the employees of these bank as members of our association. We have also co-opted some retirees of these banks as committee members of our association.
Major Achievements
- Our association is the first association on PAN India basis to get registered under Indian Societies Act,1860 and Charity Act.
- All annual audits are completed till financial year 2021-2022 and all upto date statutory compliances are complied with.
- Our association is announcing the birthdays of our all members on social media.
- The staff on his / her retirement are felicitated by our Association.
- Monthly /Quarterly/ Yearly get together is arranged at different centres for refreshing old memories and for enjoyment and rejuvenation of the members.
- Most of the members voluntarily donate amount to our association on the eve of birth day for strengthening the financial position of the association.
- Our association is having dedicated team of committee members who spare valuable time for the benefit of members.
- Our association posts the various developments, achievements and valuable information regarding pension, medical insurance and other matters on social media e.g. Telegram app.
- We have strong teams of volunteers at each district /taluka centres to help the members in any difficulties including online medical insurance, submission of medical bills and usage of our banks apps on mobile.
- In order to extend the services of the association to our super senior members who are not able to handle the mobile,their family members are added in theretirees group for getting up-to-date information and assistance.
- Our All India Federation AIBOC /AIBAPARC are our guiding /supporting force.
- We have proud feeling to share the achievement in restoring pension and getting all arrears in two dismissed cases of our members.
- Flood donation was given to the affected retirees members/non-member as well as to units in other state and Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.
- Our members assisted many branches of our beloved bank during the period of demonetisation voluntarily.
- Association felicitatedall the members who have completed 75 years as platinum jubilee year at Pune. In case of members who were not able to attend the function, our local committee members visited the residence of all such members and felicitated them.
- Association signed MOU with P.H.Dignostic Centre and A.G.DignosticPvt. Ltd. for health check-up of our members and spouse at concessional rates.
- Continuous follow up with HI TPA ,RO /FGMO/CO /Insurance company directly and through our federation for Redressal of retirees various grievances / issues.
Objectives of UBPARA
- To organise and unite all the Pensioners and Retirees in the state of Maharashtra, irrespective of cadre, caste, religion and to work for their well-being.
- To do all the best through legitimate means for raising the standard of life, efficiency and knowledge to secure health, well-being and happiness.
- To provide legal assistance and render aid to all the members, whenever it is required.
- To update the knowledge of all the members regarding the various topics related to Banking Industry and more particularly about Union Bank by posting the various circulars issued by our Bank, from time to time.
- In view of the merger of Corporation Bank, Andhra Bank into Union Bank, a system is to be developed to see that a proper harmony is maintained among these Pensioners, so as to develop a fabric among all the Pensioners.
- To raise funds from the public, through proper system and to utilise these funds for the welfare of the members, including plan of purchasing a property for using as a guest house for the members.
- To do all such things as our necessary to further the objectives of the association.