Hundreds of striking Livv Housing workers will march through Knowsley demanding a fair pay rise, Unite, the UK’s leading union, said today.

When: Starting at 09:00 hrs and finishing at 10:30 hrs, Friday 21 March 2025

Where: From Livv Housing (L34 1PJ) to St Aidan's Parish Centre Club (L36 7XR)

Photos available on request after the march

The workers began striking in October, with the dispute stemming from years of below-inflation pay increases.

The workers have rejected a five per cent pay rise as it fails to reverse the real terms pay cuts they have endured previously.

Livv Housing, which manages properties primarily in Knowsley, reported reserves of £110.6 million in March 2024. 

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Our members are rock solid in their determination to win the fair pay rise they deserve. Livv Housing is extremely wealthy and can more than afford to put forward a fair pay offer. The pressure will not relent until that happens.”

The workers are currently taking strike action until 30 March. Tenant services to more than 13,000 homes are being affected.

Unite’s members recently voted to extend their industrial action mandates, meaning strikes could extend well into the summer. 

The dispute also involves members from the Unison union.

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For media enquires ONLY contact senior Unite communications officer Ryan Fletcher on 07849 090215 or 020 3371 2065. 

Email: ryan.fletcher@unitetheunion.org

Unite is Britain and Ireland’s largest union with members working across all sectors of the economy. The general secretary is Sharon Graham.