Livv’s revenue rose by 9% last year, hitting a reported £74 million. Meanwhile, CEO Léann Hearne pocketed a salary of £253,000—a figure that dwarfs the income of the very workers who keep the organisation running.
Yet despite this financial success, staff remain some of the lowest paid in the sector. Their pensions are among the worst available, and several employees have reportedly turned to food banks just to get by.
🗣️ “They’re making millions, and we’re struggling to feed our families,” said one protesting worker. “It’s not just unfair. It’s morally bankrupt.”
The call from workers is clear: if there’s enough for six-figure executive bonuses, there must be enough for those on the frontlines. For the housing sector to serve communities with dignity, it must treat its own staff with dignity first.
Sector-Wide Issue
The dispute at Livv is not isolated. Across the country, housing association workers are raising similar alarms — underpaid and overburdened, many feel forgotten while CEOs and boards celebrate ever-rising returns.
Unite the Union is urging the public to support the Livv workers by raising awareness and applying pressure where it counts. “This is a fight not just for better wages,” the union stated, “but for respect, fairness, and the future of decent work in housing.”
Stand with Livv Housing workers.
No one working full time should be relying on food banks while executives cash in.
Join UWA today and help us fight for fair pay, dignity, and respect at work. Join here: http://unitedworkersalliance.co.uk/join-us/