Com VM Chitnis had a record of 35 years of service in Bank of India, Bombay, which was mainly dedicated by him for trade union work in organising the employees. For over 30 years he had served the Bank of India Staff Union at Bombay and also the All India Bank of India Staff Federation as General Secretary. Even though he retired in 1983 for another 3 years he continued to work as General Secretary of the Federation.

On 7.8.1986 Com VM Chitnis while working in the Federation Office collapsed suddenly and passed away.

During the 1950's when the trade unions in Banking Industry were yet to emerge, the Bank of India Staff Union was a source of inspiration to the employees in other banks in the City of Bombay. In fact he was one of the founders of the union, when it came into being in March 1946.

Com VM Chitnis was a pillar of the bank employees trade union movement in Maharashtra. For two terms, he had also functioned as Director in the Board of Management of the Bank. He was well known for his uncomprising courage and conviction while pursuing his trade union activities.

During the period of Sen and Sastry Tribunals, Com Chitnis had played a very useful and impressive role. During that period he came into contact with some of the veterans of our movement like Com Prabhat Kar and Com HL Parvana. He undertook many tasks, connected with the Tribunal work.