Liverpool City Council workers were left shocked when a new Grass and City Presentation Policy was pushed through without consultation with the USU or workers.
Council claimed there were 105 staff responsible for mowing and maintenance. In reality, that figure included managers and supervisors who don’t perform the work and ignored vacancies and equipment shortages. The true number of frontline workers is significantly lower.
For members, the consequences were clear: increased pressure, unrealistic expectations, and a narrative that unfairly blamed workers instead of addressing resourcing issues.
The dispute remains ongoing. Workers are deeply concerned that these actions by the Mayor and Council could be used to justify outsourcing and future job cuts.
Delegates Leading the Fight
Liverpool City Council Parks & Gardens delegates Raffaele Catanzariti, Gregory Marsh, Zac Corr Johnson, Grant Johnston, and Brandon Rhodes met with Steve Donley, Daniel Papps, Bill O’Kell, and Zoran Ristevski to raise serious concerns about the Mayor’s Grass and City Presentation Community Standards Policy.
The Union, alongside your delegates, is actively addressing the issue, with a plan of action to be announced.
This fight is about more than grass. It’s about protecting jobs, safeguarding public services, and defending the dignity of council workers who serve their community every day.
