Union leaders are not giving up on getting a better deal for Christchurch workers who've lost their jobs just before Christmas.
Nearly 70 workers received confirmation yesterday that Deane Apparel is closing its garment manufacturing site in Russley.
The family business was founded in 1932 and has offices in Christchurch and Auckland.
First Union secretary Paul Watson said they have missed out on Christmas leave and the deadline last month for the Government's 13 weeks of income relief.