Jo-Anne Fitzgerald

Mum of three, keen photographer, runner, and lover of musicals. Trade Union worker. Views are mine alone. #joinaunion

[Jo-Anne Fitzgerald @Jofitz782]

What a wonderful couple of days - thoroughly enjoyed hearing all the brilliant contributions!

[Usdaw Scotland @UsdawScotland]

Day two of our Usdaw Scotland joint get-together and we hear now from the most important people in the room - our reps! Huge thanks go to all of you for the absolutely fantastic work you do here in our region. We could not do it without you!

[Jo-Anne Fitzgerald @Jofitz782]

What an exciting group this year! Wishing all of you every success.

[Usdaw Scotland @UsdawScotland]

A huge welcome to our Academy One class of 2026! We welcomed some of them to Glasgow today, and the whole team will be joining us next week for their first training session with @Craigmiller1986 We know they’re going to do our region proud over the next six months ☺️

[Chris Fitzgerald @fitzochris]

I’m not the only Dale fan that has waited decades for this. Many have waited many more. Today history was made and this club of ours won the first major silverware in its history - and promotion with it. We will never forget today. @brianbe09809063 was great to meet you.

[Jo-Anne Fitzgerald @Jofitz782]

A fantastic opportunity for our wonderful reps from these three companies. Last year’s event was a huge success.

[Usdaw Scotland @UsdawScotland]

Some highlights from last year’s get-together for our wonderful reps across The Coop Group, Morrisons, and Sainsbury’s. Invites for this year’s event have been sent out this morning - and we expect places to go very quickly! Contact the Glasgow office to register your interest!

[Jo-Anne Fitzgerald @Jofitz782]

Three absolutely wonderful reps - wishing them every success over the next six months!

[Usdaw Scotland @UsdawScotland]

A huge welcome to our Academy Two class of 2026 - Alex Robertson, Irene Penman, and John Lavelle. We cannot wait to watch your journeys unfold over the next six months and, having seen you excel on Academy One, the sky’s the limit! Good luck!!!

[Jo-Anne Fitzgerald @Jofitz782]

What a brilliant selection of campaigns across our region for #RespectWeek The statistics on the levels of abuse levelled at shopworkers are appalling - no-one should be threatened or abused for simply doing their job.

[Usdaw Scotland @UsdawScotland]

Campaigning continues today for Usdaw #RespectWeek Brilliant to have our Deputy General Secretary Rab Donnelly joining the stalls too. Usdaw is working with employers, politicians, police, and the justice system to ensure that shopworkers have the protection they deserve.

[Jo-Anne Fitzgerald @Jofitz782]

Brilliant group of reps at this event - and thank you so much to the reps for speaking to us ☺️

[Usdaw Scotland @UsdawScotland]

We were absolutely delighted to welcome 50 fantastic reps to our first Tesco retail reps’ get-together for many years this week! Huge thanks also go to our National Officer Daniel Adams who joined us. Our reps spoke to us about what they hoped to gain from the two days.

[Jo-Anne Fitzgerald @Jofitz782]

Whatever you’re interested in, there’s never been a better time to get back into learning with Usdaw. Well done Amy!

[Usdaw Scotland @UsdawScotland]

What a start from our brand new Learning Rep at Tesco IMS, Amy McCormack. Amy’s first ever campaign saw her sign up 28 new learners and negotiate paid time off - all before she has completed her training! Well done Amy, you were absolutely fantastic and the sky’s the limit!

[Jo-Anne Fitzgerald @Jofitz782]

For any football fans looking for a glimpse into the world of the National League, please have a read of my husband’s new blog The Fitzture List. He’ll be documenting Rochdale AFC as they set their sights on a return on League Two.

[Chris Fitzgerald @fitzochris]

Three games. Three wins.

With new options emerging and fringe players grabbing their chance, McNulty’s Dale are mixing grit with promise – but there’s still room to grow.

Full piece on 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘵𝘻𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘵– link in comments 👇

[Jo-Anne Fitzgerald @Jofitz782]

A brilliant class - wishing all of you a fabulous Academy One journey!

[Usdaw Scotland @UsdawScotland]

Our fantastic Academy One class of 2025 have shared with us their journey so far. We have high hopes for them over the next six months and wish them every success! ✊

[Jo-Anne Fitzgerald @Jofitz782]

@Docroddy Saw this over Cambuslang!!

[Usdaw Scotland @UsdawScotland]

A fantastic group of new reps pictured at their first course in Aberdeen this week. Taught by @Craigmiller1986 , they learn a host of skills including member representation and campaign planning. Our reps are among the best trained individuals within the trade union movement.

[Usdaw Scotland @UsdawScotland]

The whole team at Usdaw Scotland wish all our members and reps a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for your continued support. We are proud to be your union and look forward to continuing to work together for better pay, conditions, and workers’ rights in 2025.

[Jo-Anne Fitzgerald @Jofitz782]

@JaneyGodley Really sad news ❤️

[Usdaw Scotland @UsdawScotland]

With our current Academy One programme more than half way through, applications for next year’s intake will soon open. Are you one of our reps who would like to find out more about it? Watch this year’s fantastic group explain just how rewarding the experience is 👇

[Jo-Anne Fitzgerald @Jofitz782]

#DogsAtPollingStations

Polling station today was the busiest I can ever remember.
‘We can all agree on the importance of voting’.

[Jo-Anne Fitzgerald @Jofitz782]

My husband’s second published book comes out on Monday! Being a published author was always a dream of his, and this goes to show that you can do anything when you put your mind to it. If you are a football fan, why not give it a read 😊

[Chris Fitzgerald @fitzochris]

Into the Unknown is out on Monday (July 1). The story of #RAFC finding its feet in the uncharted territory of non-league football... and the colourful clubs and characters encountered along the way. Pre-order here: https://t.co/tQW03E4WyA

[Usdaw Scotland @UsdawScotland]

Excellent Parents & Carers campaign stall from our brilliant rep team at Tesco Dunfermline Fire Station - Catherine, Irene, Emma, and Vicky. This week’s spotlight day recognises the huge contribution that unpaid carers make to society, and lets carers know Usdaw is on their side.

[Usdaw Scotland @UsdawScotland]

Brilliant turnout for this week’s Coop reps’ get together. It was an opportunity for reps from retail, distribution, and Funeralcare, to meet up and share ideas. We were delighted to be joined by National Officer @JayneAllport Thank you to all who contributed to a fantastic day!

[Usdaw Scotland @UsdawScotland]

Absolute pleasure to host our first ever training course in our new office in Rutherglen this week. This group continued their Shop Steward training with @Craigmiller1986 If you would like to join them, you can find out more about the rewarding role at https://t.co/0P39RApmat