He was first elected in 2015, and re-elected in November 2019 with 61% of votes cast in his favour against challenger Kathleen Walker Shaw.. GMB, one of the UK’s biggest trade unions and a major backer of the Labour Party, supported the leadership bid of Lisa Nandy in the contest this year. Leader of GMB trade union Tim Roache quits unexpectedly and faces investigation after anonymous letter made ‘allegations about his conduct’ Tim Roache resigned as general secretary of the industrial trade union GMB Union received anonymous letter last week with allegations about his conduct He was appointed General Secretary in 2015 and re-elected in November. General secretary of GMB. Former General Secretary @Tim_Roache. Article By Tim Roache. “I support a safe space for our people to come forward with any concerns. Tim Roache was elected as general secretary and treasurer in November 2015, receiving 56.7% of the vote on a turnout of 4.2%, beating the one other candidate, Paul McCarthy. Tim Roache has unexpectedly resigned as general secretary of the GMB union, just a year into his second term. It confirmed it had received an anonymous letter a week earlier. UK Politics. GMB boss Tim Roache resigned amid allegations of “serious sexual assault” and a “longstanding culture of cover up” at the union, according to a letter seen by Novara Media. In a statement released on Tuesday night, the union said: “Tim has unfortunately been suffering with ill health for some time now and has made the difficult decision to stand down from his role, that he does not feel able to continue, in leading our union going forward. In a statement released on Tuesday night, the union said: “Tim has unfortunately been suffering with ill health for some time now and has made the difficult decision to stand down from his role, that he does not feel able to continue, in leading our union going forward. Tim Roache. They encouraged people to come forward to report any concerns, and promised their full support. Leader of GMB trade union Tim Roache quits unexpectedly and faces investigation after anonymous letter made ‘allegations about his conduct’ Tim Roache resigned as general secretary of the industrial trade union GMB Union received anonymous letter last week with allegations about his conduct Those involved in the letter are said to have worked for the union but no formal […] He started work in the GMB post room at the age of 17 and worked his way up working in the Midland region, representing both public and private sector members. Tim Roache stepped down abruptly last night (28 April), less than six months after his re-election, with an official … He has suffered from myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) for years. Tim Roache resigned as general secretary of GMB today, the party-affiliated trade union has confirmed. [2] He was re-elected in 2019 with 61% of the vote. I support a fully independent investigation into the serious allegations raised around the departure of our previous GS [general secretary]. Sexual harassment and misogyny are endemic at the GMB trade union, an inquiry into its culture has concluded.Karon Monaghan, QC, was appointed to investigate claims of misconduct after the abrupt Mr Henderson has wasted time and money that belongs to our members by continuously pursuing a case which everyone knew had no merit. [1], In 2009, Roache led a 13-week strike of refuse workers and street cleaners employed by Leeds City Council; this was the longest strike in the GMB's history. UK Politics. Article By Tim Roache. We stand for dignity or we stand for nothing.”. The president of one of Britain’s biggest unions has vowed to protect the safety of its female workers, after an independent investigation was launched into the personal conduct of its former general secretary.Barbara Plant, president of the GMB union, said the safety of “our people, particularly women” was paramount to her, following allegations made against Tim Roache. General Secretaries 1924: Will Thorne 1934: Charles Dukes ASSOCIATED PRESS. Barbara Plant, president of the GMB union, said the safety of “our people, particularly women” was paramount to her, following allegations made against Tim Roache. [Images]tim roache / GMB Union boss: Labo / Tim Roache Archives / Tim Roache resigns a / Liverpool, UK. More. Sources have claimed, however, that Roache resigned following pressure from senior figures in the … Tim Roache (born 1962) is a British trade unionist. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - the profits of companies in the 'gig econony' are made on the back of their workers. On Tuesday, Mr Roache stood down citing ill health. Top FTSE 100 bosses will earn more than average worker by 5pm today. Roache unexpectedly stepped down from the top role in Britain’s third largest trade union on Tuesday, having been re-elected to the post just five months ago. After Roache stood down, an independent investigation was launched into sexism at the trade union. In 1979, he began working in the postroom of the GMB, over time being promoted to become a legal officer, then an organiser, and finally in 2007 as the union's Regional Secretary for Yorkshire and North Derbyshire. GMB general secretary Tim Roache, 57, quit suddenly and Union President Barbara Plant ordered an independent probe into accusations of his improper behaviour Matt Honeycombe-Foster matt_hfoster. Roache was first elected as the GMB head in 2015 as the successor to Paul Kenny, under whose leadership the union secured some of the best pay deals since the financial crash for its members. Matt Honeycombe-Foster matt_hfoster. Its members work in nearly all industrial sectors, in retail, security, schools, distribution, the utilities, social care, the National Health Service (NHS), ambulance service and local government. Roache was first elected as the GMB head in 2015 as the successor to Paul Kenny, under whose leadership the union secured some of the best pay deals since the financial crash for its members. 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Police investigate claims GMB union boss ‘had a casting couch culture’ and was ‘sexist and aggressive’ towards young female employees An anonymous letter, believed to be from a union worker, was sent to GMB Tim Roache, 58, stepped down from his role of secretary for health reasons The letter claimed Mr Roache was ‘sexist’ and […] I worked in Yorkshire 10 years ago and didn’t have this job. 25th / Tim Roache resigns | / Tim Roache abruptly / Sam Coates Sky on Tw / GMB Union General Se / Tim Roache GMB on Tw / Nick Robinson berate / GMB president urges / 30.04.19 Speaker Eve / Tim Roache - Tim Roa / Roache, Tim's Fellow / GMB union leader Tim / BREAKING NEWS: HC-On … Roache, 57, unexpectedly stepped down from the top role in Britain’s third-largest trade union on Tuesday, after being re-elected just five months ago. He was General Secretary of the GMB union. Leader of GMB trade union Tim Roache quits unexpectedly and faces investigation after anonymous letter made ‘allegations about his conduct’ Tim Roache resigned as general secretary of the industrial trade union GMB Union received anonymous letter last week with allegations about his conduct Those involved in the letter are said to have worked for the union but no formal […] Two sources inside the GMB, which represents more than 600,000 mostly manufacturing workers, told the Financial Times that a letter had been distributed a week ago making detailed […] Ex-GMB leader Tim Roache faces an investigation after an anonymous letter raised concerns about his conduct, the union says. The union movement was thrown into turmoil on Tuesday night after the sudden resignation of Tim Roache as general secretary of the GMB, the UK’s third-largest union. The general secretary of the GMB, Tim Roache, has resigned after suffering from ill health, the union has announced.In a statement released on Tuesday, the GMB said: “Tim has unfortunately The Guardian reported that an internal GMB inquiry had recently started into anonymous personal and detailed allegations made against Roache. Those involved in the letter are said to have worked for the union but no formal complaint has been made. Roache speaking at the 2016 Labour Party Conference. View the profiles of people named Tim Roache. Born and brought up in London, his dad worked on the docks. Initially the GMB, which represents 600,000 workers including ambulance drivers and manufacturing staff, said Roache had taken the “difficult decision” to resign because of ill health. On Thursday Plant had tweeted: “The safety of our people, particularly women, and the integrity of our union is paramount to me as GMB national president. One of Britain’s biggest trade unions has launched an investigation after its general secretary suddenly resigned amid allegations about his personal conduct. The one and only GMB General Secretary Tim Roache speaking at the first ever GMB Activists Weekend at the Birmingham & West Midlands Region Tim Roache (born 1962) is a British trade unionist. The statement said Roache – who led the union from 2015 – had been diagnosed some years ago with ME, or chronic fatigue syndrome, and had been advised to refrain from work. The general secretary of the GMB, the third largest trade union in the UK and third largest affiliate group of the Labour Party, has resigned. in a statement published by the GMB on 11 October 2016, the current barely elected GMB General Secretary, Tim Roache said “This is complete vindication for GMB. His condition has previously resulted in two years’ sickness absence from work, according to the GMB’s statement. GMB general secretary Tim Roache, 57, quit suddenly after an internal letter circulated accusing him of improper behaviour. Roache is a GMB lifer, having started in the union’s postroom in 1979, and rising to be its general secretary in 2015 – being regarded at the time as … Tim Roache. The Guardian has seen an anonymous letter, which purports to be from “concerned GMB staff”, which urged the union “to suspend Tim Roache with immediate effect, pending a full investigation”. He started work in the GMB post room at the age of 17 and worked his way up working in the Midland region, representing both public and private sector members. Mr Roache's resignation comes just months after he was re-elected as general secretary in November last year following a ballot of union members. Mr Roache's resignation comes just months after he was re-elected as general secretary in November last year following a ballot of union members. Because prior to the announcement, news crept out that Roache had been confronted … On Tuesday, Mr Roache stood down citing ill health. Mr Roache was first elected general secretary of GMB, which has more than 620,000 members, in 2015 and was successfully re-elected for a second term in November last year by a decisive margin. Press Office. Bid to oust Watson as Labour deputy leader fails after backlash. Copy link to Tweet; Embed Tweet ; As we mark the 70th birthday of our NHS let’s … The general secretary of the GMB, the third largest trade union in the UK and third largest affiliate group of the Labour Party, has resigned. Just five months after he was re-elected, Tim Roache unexpectedly resigned as General Secretary of the GMB two weeks ago. Plant and the GMB’s acting general secretary, John Phillips, wrote to all its staff on Friday afternoon thanking them for their resilience and saying it had “been an incredibly difficult few days for everyone”. Former General Secretary @Tim_Roache. [8] A GMB statement said Roache's chronic fatigue syndrome illness some years ago had restarted and he resigned following medical advice. Printable PDF. Confusing Demise of Union Boss. [4] Roache took up the post in 2016. Business News. In a statement, the union said Mr Roache … GMB leader Tim Roache unexpectedly stepped down as leader of the union on Tuesday, with reasons of ill health cited. Roache grew up in London, where his father was a shop steward on the docks. But some members of staff were unaware of his abrupt resignation until late tonight, shortly before it was made public. 15 Nov 2019. Press Office. Follow Follow @Tim_Roache Following Following @Tim_Roache Unfollow Unfollow @Tim_Roache Blocked Blocked @Tim_Roache Unblock Unblock @Tim_Roache Pending Pending follow request from @Tim_Roache Cancel Cancel your follow request to @Tim_Roache. On Wednesday, following questions regarding Roache’s conduct, the GMB issued a statement, which said: “GMB received an anonymous letter, last Wednesday, in which a number of allegations have been made about Tim’s conduct whilst he held the office of general secretary.”. Tim Roache, General Secretary from 2016 until 2020 The GMB is a general trade union in the United Kingdom which has more than 631,000 members. A day later it updated its statement, giving more details about Roache’s health and confirming that an inquiry into claims made against him was under way. The sitting General Secretary, first elected in 2015, was re-elected by a decisive margin, Printable PDF. 2 min read 29 April. We are acting with urgency to create a safe space for staff to anonymously raise … [any issues].”. Tim Roache stepped down abruptly last night (28 April), less than six months after his re-election, with an official statement by the union citing “ill health” as the reason. [3], Roache was elected as General Secretary and Treasurer of the GMB in November 2015, receiving 56.7% of the vote on a turnout of 4.2%, beating the one other candidate, Paul McCarthy. The surprise resignation of Tim Roache, General Secretary of the GMB caught everyone off guard. Tim Roache won the GMB leadership contest with 56.7% of the vote Clearly, Roache believes the party's performance is not yet good enough and it has to improve. Tim Roache was first elected general secretary in 2015 The GMB trade union has launched an investigation into allegations involving their departing General Secretary Tim Roache. Tim Roache has unexpectedly resigned as general secretary of the GMB union, just a year into his second term. General secretary of GMB. Mr Roache was first elected general secretary of GMB, which has more than 620,000 members, in 2015 and was successfully re-elected for a second term in November last year by a decisive margin. GMB leader Tim Roache unexpectedly stepped down as leader of the union on Tuesday, with reasons of ill health cited. Tim Roache GMB @Tim_Roache 24 Oct 2018. More. The GMB – which backed Lisa Nandy in the Labour leadership contest – has donated more than £12m to the party over the past five years, according to Electoral Commission records. THE GMB union has launched an investigation into allegations made against Tim Roache who resigned as general secretary this week. Press Office. Roache grew up in London, where his father was a shop steward on the docks. UK Politics. Tim Roache, the General Secretary of the GMB Trade Union unexpectedly resigned tonight. Tim Roache. Union career. Roache, who was often seen as a critic of Jeremy Corbyn, has been a key figure within the union movement. The GMB union, whose general secretary Tim Roache suddenly quit this year amid allegations of misconduct, needs “fundamental change” the probe by barrister … Roache grew up in London, where his father was a shop steward on the docks. He has suffered from myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) for years. Born and brought up in London, his dad worked on the docks. Tim Roache. It added: “In the meantime, the safety and security of all staff is of paramount importance. After Roache stood down, an independent investigation was launched … [9], Alongside his role in the GMB, Roache was the chair of the Centre for Labour and Social Studies (CLASS) and also of the Yorkshire and Humber Trades Union Congress. A Soviet-flavoured excuse if there ever was one. GMB chief Tim Roache has sought to calm a bitter row over a leaked Labour report on the party's handling of anti-Semitism allegations. Business News. I’m not trying to pull the wool at all. [5], In April 2020 Roache resigned suddenly, on the grounds of ill health,[6][7] amid reports he had been forced to resign. Roache took up the post in 2016, but resigned in April 2020 after allegations of harassment. Tim Roache, who unexpectedly stepped down from his role on Tuesday. Confusing Demise of Union Boss. Just five months after he was re-elected, Tim Roache unexpectedly resigned as General Secretary of the GMB two weeks ago. [3] Some reports suggested he was supportive of Jeremy Corbyn's leadership of the Labour Party and had criticised the 2015 Labour manifesto drawn up under Ed Miliband,[10] though other reports state he was not an enthusiastic backer, or a critic, of Corbyn. In 1979, he began working in the postroom of the GMB, over time being promoted to become a legal officer, then an organiser, and finally in 2007 as the union's Regional Secretary for Yorkshire and North Derbyshire. Bid to oust Watson as Labour deputy leader fails after backlash. This is not political . Followers of union affairs will be confused as to why the so recently re-elected union boss resigned. He is also a father and a husband. I can’t change what’s gone but will fight for every member going forward. 07958 156846 press.office@gmb.org.uk. [Images]tim roache / Tim Roache - Wikiped / GMB boss Tim Roache / GMB vows to protect / GMB boss Tim Roache / Allegations investig / Tim Roache, GS of GM / EU referendum - GMB / GMB chief Tim Roache / Tim Roache resigns | / Union Leader Accused / PAUL BRACCHI: Why wa / Tim Roache elected n / GMB union boss Tim R / GMB chief Tim Roache / Nick Robinson berate / Durham, UK. and coaches his son's local football team, Kippax Juniors. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - the profits of companies in the 'gig econony' are made on the back of their workers. Earlier on Wednesday, a spokesman for Keir Starmer declined an offer to back Roache following his resignation. Union received anonymous letter last week with allegations about his conduct. Tim Roache GMB @Tim_Roache Jul 5. The letter said “a full, transparent and independent investigation into the number of very serious allegations made by way of an anonymous letter” had been agreed. Mr Roache joined the GMB in the postal room in 1979. Tim Roache re-elected General Secretary. Current GMB General Secretary Tim Roache has been re-elected for second term after an all member ballot, the union announced today. Police investigate claims GMB union boss ‘had a casting couch culture’ and was ‘sexist and aggressive’ towards young female employees An anonymous letter, believed to be from a union worker, was sent to GMB Tim Roache, 58, stepped down from his role of secretary for health reasons The letter claimed Mr Roache was ‘sexist’ and […] Copy link to Tweet; Embed Tweet; Replying to @doad1077. The GMB said it was looking into claims against Tim Roache, who resigned as its general secretary on Tuesday night. Tim Roache won the GMB leadership contest with 56.7% of the vote Clearly, Roache believes the party's performance is not yet good enough and it has to improve. In a poorly worded press release, the union said his departure was thanks to long term "ill health" which was preventing him from discharging his responsibilities. [Images]tim roache / Tim Roache - Wikiped / GMB boss Tim Roache / GMB vows to protect / GMB boss Tim Roache / Allegations investig / Tim Roache, GS of GM / EU referendum - GMB / GMB chief Tim Roache / Tim Roache resigns | / Union Leader Accused / PAUL BRACCHI: Why wa / Tim Roache elected n / GMB union boss Tim R / GMB chief Tim Roache / Nick Robinson berate / Durham, UK. 2 min read 29 April. He was General Secretary of the GMB union. Tim Roache quit as GMB boss on Tuesday night. Tim Roache resigned as general secretary of the industrial trade union GMB. "C'est une nouvelle terrible pour les milliers de travailleurs" de British Steel au Royaume-Uni, a déploré le secrétaire général du syndicat britannique GMB, Tim Roache. THE GMB union has launched an investigation into allegations made against Tim Roache who resigned as general secretary this week. Mr Roache wielded formidable power within the union movement, given that the GMB is one of the biggest donors to the Labour party. GMB Union General Secretary Tim Roache resigns unexpectedly Tim Roache, the General Secretary of the GMB Trade Union unexpectedly resigned tonight. The … GMB are experts in the world of work offering protection at work and solving problems for GMB members by providing back up, representation and advice on every issue related to life at work. Ex-GMB leader Tim Roache faces an investigation after an anonymous letter raised concerns about his conduct, the union says. Tim Roache. He was first elected in 2015, and re-elected in November 2019 with 61% of votes cast in his favour against challenger Kathleen Walker Shaw.. GMB, one of the UK’s biggest trade unions and a major backer of the Labour Party, supported the leadership bid of Lisa Nandy in the contest this year. Top FTSE 100 bosses will earn more than average worker by 5pm today. Press Office. Tim Roache resigned as general secretary of GMB today, the party-affiliated trade union has confirmed. UK Politics. Tim Roache and some of his senior GMB officials were seen as unhelpful by those close to the previous Labour leadership. Join Facebook to connect with Tim Roache and others you may know. [2] He also ran the "End Foul Pay" campaign for football clubs to pay ground staff higher wages. 07958 156846 press.office@gmb.org.uk. I condemn Labour for not sorting this and for spending money to legally defend. Followers of union affairs will be confused as to why the so recently re-elected union boss resigned. 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