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. They encouraged people to come forward to report any concerns, and promised their full support. 15 Nov 2019. Union received anonymous letter last week with allegations about his conduct. His condition has previously resulted in two years’ sickness absence from work, according to the GMB’s statement. We stand for dignity or we stand for nothing.”. GMB leader Tim Roache unexpectedly stepped down as leader of the union on Tuesday, with reasons of ill health cited. Roache speaking at the 2016 Labour Party Conference. Copy link to Tweet; Embed Tweet; Replying to @doad1077. 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. General secretary of GMB. Tim Roache. The … UK Politics. Roache grew up in London, where his father was a shop steward on the docks. Tim Roache has unexpectedly resigned as general secretary of the GMB union, just a year into his second term. [1], "GMB: Campaigner Roache Aims For The Top Job", "Tim Roache re-elected as GMB general secretary with 61% of vote", "GMB Union boss Tim Roache quits role due to 'ill health' - less than six months after re-election", "Allegations investigated by GMB union as boss Tim Roache resigns", "GMB union launch inquiry into claims against Tim Roache", "Union Official Tim Roache Slams 'Bullsh**t' Labour 2015 Manifesto, Tells Mandelson He Isn't Wanted", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tim_Roache&oldid=991613471, General Secretaries of the GMB (trade union), Members of the General Council of the Trades Union Congress, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 30 November 2020, at 23:42. Bid to oust Watson as Labour deputy leader fails after backlash. ASSOCIATED PRESS. The surprise resignation of Tim Roache, General Secretary of the GMB caught everyone off guard. [8][9], In his spare time, Roache supports Arsenal F.C. [2] He also ran the "End Foul Pay" campaign for football clubs to pay ground staff higher wages. [2] He was re-elected in 2019 with 61% of the vote. Press Office. We are acting with urgency to create a safe space for staff to anonymously raise … [any issues].”. 07958 156846 press.office@gmb.org.uk. Matt Honeycombe-Foster matt_hfoster. Mr Henderson has wasted time and money that belongs to our members by continuously pursuing a case which everyone knew had no merit. Roache grew up in London, where his father was a shop steward on the docks. [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. View the profiles of people named Tim Roache. Printable PDF. UK Politics. [8] A GMB statement said Roache's chronic fatigue syndrome illness some years ago had restarted and he resigned following medical advice. [5], In April 2020 Roache resigned suddenly, on the grounds of ill health,[6][7] amid reports he had been forced to resign. 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, 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. 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”. Confusing Demise of Union Boss. UK Politics. Top FTSE 100 bosses will earn more than average worker by 5pm today. GMB general secretary Tim Roache, 57, quit suddenly after an internal letter ­circulated accusing him of improper behaviour. Roache grew up in London, where his father was a shop steward on the docks. Tim Roache resigned as general secretary of the industrial trade union GMB. Business News. Article By Tim Roache. Tim Roache quit as GMB boss on Tuesday night. Roache took up the post in 2016, but resigned in April 2020 after allegations of harassment. Tim Roache resigned as general secretary of GMB today, the party-affiliated trade union has confirmed. Tim Roache GMB ‏ @Tim_Roache Jul 5. 2 min read 29 April. Tim Roache quit as GMB boss on Tuesday night. Printable PDF. 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 […] Tim Roache (born 1962) is a British trade unionist. Join Facebook to connect with Tim Roache and others you may know. This is not political . 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. Current GMB General Secretary Tim Roache has been re-elected for second term after an all member ballot, the union announced today. 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. 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 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. Tim Roache. After Roache stood down, an independent investigation was launched into sexism at the trade union. He was General Secretary of the GMB union. 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. 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 Mr Roache joined the GMB in the postal room in 1979. 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 … 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. 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. The GMB said it was looking into claims against Tim Roache, who resigned as its general secretary on Tuesday night. 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. UK Politics. 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. 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. 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.”. 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. [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. 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. GMB leader Tim Roache unexpectedly stepped down as leader of the union on Tuesday, with reasons of ill health cited. 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 approved an £80,000 award to Tim Roache, its former general secretary, after allegations emerged about misconduct during his time in office. More. [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. THE GMB union has launched an investigation into allegations made against Tim Roache who resigned as general secretary this week. 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. One of Britain’s biggest trade unions has launched an investigation after its general secretary suddenly resigned amid allegations about his personal conduct. He is also a father and a husband. 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 […] Because prior to the announcement, news crept out that Roache had been confronted … 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. [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. 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. [Images]tim roache / GMB Union boss: Labo / Tim Roache Archives / Tim Roache resigns a / Liverpool, UK. 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. 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. On Tuesday, Mr Roache stood down citing ill health. Born and brought up in London, his dad worked on the docks. 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