The author describes the various organizational, social economic and political factors which contributed to the emergence and development of trade unionism in the banking industry. The structure of unionism in this industry is examined in the background of the generate trend of the trade union movement in India. The problem of multiplicity of unions and rivalries among them is discussed in some detail in relation to union objectives, struggle for power among leaders and management response to trade union activity. The special features of trade unionism among bank officers are discussed in the context of their district position and experience as in the industry in their briefly examined in a historical perspective. Finally, some suggestions are offered to management, unions and government to adopt a professional approach to the issues in labour-management relations in the interest of industrial harmony as well as effective performance of their respective tasks.