Just five months after he was re-elected, Tim Roache unexpectedly resigned as General Secretary of the GMB two weeks ago. [5], In April 2020 Roache resigned suddenly, on the grounds of ill health,[6][7] amid reports he had been forced to resign. Press Office. I condemn Labour for not sorting this and for spending money to legally defend. They encouraged people to come forward to report any concerns, and promised their full support. Mr Henderson has wasted time and money that belongs to our members by continuously pursuing a case which everyone knew had no merit. 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. 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 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. Those involved in the letter are said to have worked for the union but no formal complaint has been made. Press Office. Current GMB General Secretary Tim Roache has been re-elected for second term after an all member ballot, the union announced today. 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. THE GMB union has launched an investigation into allegations made against Tim Roache who resigned as general secretary this week. and coaches his son's local football team, Kippax Juniors. Because prior to the announcement, news crept out that Roache had been confronted … More. 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. Confusing Demise of Union Boss. The Guardian reported that an internal GMB inquiry had recently started into anonymous personal and detailed allegations made against Roache. 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. 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 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. [8][9], In his spare time, Roache supports Arsenal F.C. 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. 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. 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 […] Press Office. It confirmed it had received an anonymous letter a week earlier. General secretary of GMB. Roache speaking at the 2016 Labour Party Conference. THE GMB union has launched an investigation into allegations made against Tim Roache who resigned as general secretary this week. But some members of staff were unaware of his abrupt resignation until late tonight, shortly before it was made public. On Tuesday, Mr Roache stood down citing ill health. 07958 156846 press.office@gmb.org.uk. 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. ASSOCIATED PRESS. 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. 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. He was appointed General Secretary in 2015 and re-elected in November. Born and brought up in London, his dad worked on the docks. Tim Roache. 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. Press Office. Ex-GMB leader Tim Roache faces an investigation after an anonymous letter raised concerns about his conduct, the union says. We stand for dignity or we stand for nothing.”. 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 after an internal letter circulated accusing him of improper behaviour. Tim Roache quit as GMB boss on Tuesday night. 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Tim Roache has unexpectedly resigned as general secretary of the GMB union, just a year into his second term. 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. The GMB said it was looking into claims against Tim Roache, who resigned as its general secretary on Tuesday night. 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 […] Bid to oust Watson as Labour deputy leader fails after backlash. [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. Tim Roache re-elected General Secretary. 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. Former General Secretary @Tim_Roache. “I support a safe space for our people to come forward with any concerns. Tim Roache, who unexpectedly stepped down from his role on Tuesday. [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. He has suffered from myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) for years. More. I can’t change what’s gone but will fight for every member going forward. Copy link to Tweet; Embed Tweet ; As we mark the 70th birthday of our NHS let’s … After Roache stood down, an independent investigation was launched into sexism at the trade union. I worked in Yorkshire 10 years ago and didn’t have this job. 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. I support a fully independent investigation into the serious allegations raised around the departure of our previous GS [general secretary]. He has suffered from myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) for years. This is not political . Born and brought up in London, his dad worked on the docks. The GMB union approved an £80,000 award to Tim Roache, its former general secretary, after allegations emerged about misconduct during his time in office. [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. Roache grew up in London, where his father was a shop steward on the docks. Roache, who was often seen as a critic of Jeremy Corbyn, has been a key figure within the union movement. 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. Ex-GMB leader Tim Roache faces an investigation after an anonymous letter raised concerns about his conduct, the union says. [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. 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 […] 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. 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 GMB @Tim_Roache 24 Oct 2018. Roache took up the post in 2016, but resigned in April 2020 after allegations of harassment. Earlier on Wednesday, a spokesman for Keir Starmer declined an offer to back Roache following his resignation. GMB leader Tim Roache unexpectedly stepped down as leader of the union on Tuesday, with reasons of ill health cited. 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. "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. View the profiles of people named Tim Roache. GMB Union General Secretary Tim Roache resigns unexpectedly Tim Roache, the General Secretary of the GMB Trade Union unexpectedly resigned tonight. Roache grew up in London, where his father was a shop steward on the docks. 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. 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 […] 2 min read 29 April. 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 wielded formidable power within the union movement, given that the GMB is one of the biggest donors to the Labour party. Mr Roache joined the GMB in the postal room in 1979. In a statement, the union said Mr Roache had been "suffering with ill health for some time now". [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. 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. General secretary of GMB. Tim Roache resigned as general secretary of the industrial trade union GMB. [8] A GMB statement said Roache's chronic fatigue syndrome illness some years ago had restarted and he resigned following medical advice. 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. Union career. Tim Roache. [2] He was re-elected in 2019 with 61% of the vote. [Images]tim roache / GMB Union boss: Labo / Tim Roache Archives / Tim Roache resigns a / Liverpool, UK. I’m not trying to pull the wool at all. General Secretaries 1924: Will Thorne 1934: Charles Dukes On Tuesday, Mr Roache stood down citing ill health. Article By Tim Roache. 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. 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. Top FTSE 100 bosses will earn more than average worker by 5pm today. Printable PDF. We are acting with urgency to create a safe space for staff to anonymously raise … [any issues].”. Roache grew up in London, where his father was a shop steward on the docks. Tim Roache (born 1962) is a British trade unionist. 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. 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. The surprise resignation of Tim Roache, General Secretary of the GMB caught everyone off guard. Tim Roache GMB @Tim_Roache Jul 5. He is also a father and a husband. 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”. Tim Roache stepped down abruptly last night (28 April), less than six months after his re-election, with an official … 2 min read 29 April. His condition has previously resulted in two years’ sickness absence from work, according to the GMB’s statement. UK Politics. Tim Roache, the General Secretary of the GMB Trade Union unexpectedly resigned tonight. He was General Secretary of the GMB union. 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. The GMB union, whose general secretary Tim Roache suddenly quit this year amid allegations of misconduct, needs “fundamental change” the probe by barrister … The one and only GMB General Secretary Tim Roache speaking at the first ever GMB Activists Weekend at the Birmingham & West Midlands Region 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. Tim Roache has unexpectedly resigned as general secretary of the GMB union, just a year into his second term. 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