Knowsley Livv Housing strikes end with ‘fantastic’ pay victory
- Tuesday 3 June 2025
Taking action delivers fantastic pay victory
Long-running strike action by maintenance workers at Livv Housing in Knowsley has ended after Unite secured a pay deal for 2024/25 worth between eight and 8.5 per cent.
The workers, who have been striking since October, voted to accept an immediate pay rise of 7.7 per cent plus a £175 non-consolidated payment.
Under the deal, matched pension contributions will increase from six per cent to 10 per cent and a pension salary sacrifice scheme will be implemented to help members benefit from tax savings.
Staff will also receive a further three days of annual leave a year.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Massive congratulations to our members at Livv Housing who stood strong for eight months to win this fantastic deal. As this result shows, Unite always gives maximum support to workers fighting for better jobs, pay and conditions.”
Unite regional officer John Sheppard said: “This deal is a real step forward and could not have been achieved without the hard work and dedication of our reps and members. It is a prime example of why housing workers wanting better wages and working lives should join Unite and get their colleagues to join too.”