Bank’s proposal on introduction of Performance Appraisal Report

HO/GM/HRM/104/2017-20
9/9/20021
The General Manager,
Human Resources Management & PSD
UCO BANK,
Head Office,
Kolkata.
Dear Sir,
Sub: Bank’s proposal on introduction of Performance Appraisal Report
We recall the discussions we had with you on the above in the meeting held on 4th
September, 2021. You will kindly recall that on the above proposal we conveyed our views
and response as under.

1. The issue when was dealt by IBA, as part of 11′ Bipartite Discussions, the Workman
   unions – as constituents of UFBU, out rightly conveyed their disapproval and ultimately
   IBA had to give up their demand.
2. We from UCO BANK, had been opposing such a proposal whenever our Management
   raised this issue in the past.
3. Bank, more than once attempted to introduce PAR which was resisted by all Workman
   unions and particularly our Federation
4. We reiterated the above stand and explained to you : a) that there are/ can be no
   measurable or quantifiable areas/activities for the Bank to assess the performance of a
   workman staff b) Branch Heads may act with prejudice and preference c) this will dent
   upon the team spirit d) above all, will cause friction and disturb the branch atmosphere
   when the Branch Heads use this as a tool against the employees.
5. From the side of the Management we were informed that it is as per directives of the
   Government and most Banks having adopted the system, our Bank should not face any
   embarrassment.
6. While we made our stand – our opposition – clear, we however agreed to find out the
   system prevailing in other Banks, study the implications and revert to you.
   We have ascertained the position prevailing in other Banks and give details under.
7. Erstwhile Andra Bank and Corporation Bank had no such system before their merger
8. with Union Bank of India where also such a system is not in vogue.
9. Erstwhile Allahabad Bank had no such system before merger with Indian Bank where
10. too no PAR is introduced till now.
11. Central Bank, Indian Overseas Bank have not contemplated while in Bank of India when
12. their Management contemplated the same was resisted by workman union.
13. Erstwhile Syndicate Bank had this system and after merger with Canara Bank it is
14. reported it is not insisted upon as Canara Bank had given up the issue as it was found to
15. be impracticable.
16. Of course, BOB has a system, SBI too, but finding poor response from employees.
17. In view of the above, we firmly feel that our Bank should not be hasty in taking any steps
18. towards introducing the PAR and we once again convey our opposition to this proposal.
19. Any such steps shall meet with firm resistance from our organisation.
20. Thanking you,
21. Yours faithfully,
22. Patel
23. C. M. Patel
24. General Secretary