I have spoken to my bank HSBC they have been great, because they are aware of my work record, my wages go diectly to them from my employer and have done for the last 20 years . I also have a good saving and credit history with them. It was so nice to be spoken to as a person not as an account number. thanks for the message. Employer wont budge though and the union is now involved because so many of us are in this position, I have never made it an issue, because it has never been one before.