A planned protest by workers in the banking sector could be stopped if the labour court rules in favour of employers who want to interdict the strike. Banking union Sasbo plans to hold nationwide protest action on Friday September 27. It says as many as 50 000 workers have indicated that they will take part in protest marches and picketing against recent retrenchments in the banking sector. A second strike led by the Congress Of South African Trade Unions is planned for October 7. Business Unity South Africa, on behalf of the banks, has lodged a court application to interdict the strike. The matter is to be heard in court on Wednesday September 25, and a decision is expected to be handed down on the same day, according to a spokesperson.