Two others were also suspended and six more members faced disciplinary measures.
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There has beenyears-long disquiet at Bectuafter the union was merged with Prospect in 2017.
The [WPD] committee has felt harassed and impeded in its work for some years, he said.
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Loach added that the disciplinary action was taken without transparency.
Those on the receiving end of disciplinary action have sought legal advice as they consider their options.
The union said Loach and others can appeal the decision.
Confidentiality is necessary to protect those who were at the centre of the issues that arose.
The investigation was conducted by the national executive committee following evidence that some representatives had potentially broken the rules.
This included evidence of bullying and discrimination.
The process was exhaustive and conducted in accordance with the rules of the union.
The Bectu sector of Prospect is one of the fastest growing parts of the trade union movement.
Suggesting that Prospect does not understand the nature of freelancers is deliberate deflection from the serious issues under investigation.
Loach said he planned to retire from the WPD branch committee next year, regardless of his two-year suspension.
He said: A blast of fresh air through the union is what we all need.
Weve been over these issues before, so for now, a merry Christmas to all.
Morrissey added that he also had disagreements with WPD branch during his 12 years leading Bectu.
We were very reluctant to discipline representatives or members of the union.
We would always find a way through by talking to each other, he said.
Its sad that this hasnt been achieved on this occasion.
