Chris Roell.bsky.social's Avatar

Chris Roell.bsky.social

@chrisroell

Dues Director at Workers United @seiu.org / Treasurer @aflcio.org Metro DC Labor Council / Alumni @ubuffalo.bsky.social / Member American Numismatic Association / Posts Mine

471
Followers
484
Following
207
Posts
06.02.2024
Joined
Posts Following

Latest posts by Chris Roell.bsky.social @chrisroell

Post image Post image Post image

Last week, the Crumbs & Whiskers Cat Cafe workers in DC voted unanimously to unionize. The workers love their jobs, the Cafe & the cats. They look forward to negotiating a contact with the company that benefits all parties. #betterinaunion #wumarjb #1u #unions #unionsforall #unionstrong

10.03.2026 06:03 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image Post image Post image

Finally the weather corporates & it allowed me to lead my Big Boot Bike DC Urban Adventure Bicvcle Ride today! Ride came in at 38.9 miles. Great riding crew. Best thing about this ride is how much of DC you see in one ride. #bikedc #uabicycleride #cycling #WashingtonDC

08.03.2026 21:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
β€œCrumbs & Whiskers DC officially became the first unionized cat cafe in the world” - PoPville 3109 M Street, NW Crumbs & Whiskers Workers United shared their big news yesterday: "On Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, Crumbs & Whiskers DC officially became the first unionized cat cafe in the world. This...

β€œCrumbs & Whiskers DC officially became the first unionized cat cafe in the world” - Looks like they'll be reopening soon: www.popville.com/2026/03/crum...

04.03.2026 15:08 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
Preview
β€œCrumbs & Whiskers DC officially became the first unionized cat cafe in the world” - PoPville 3109 M Street, NW Crumbs & Whiskers Workers United shared their big news yesterday: "On Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, Crumbs & Whiskers DC officially became the first unionized cat cafe in the world. This...

We don’t normally side with fat cats, but we’ll make an exception this time.

Congrats to the workers at Crumbs & Whiskers in Washington, DC on winning their union! #BetterInAUnion

05.03.2026 22:59 πŸ‘ 105 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 6
Post image

In honor of Women's History Month, we honor the strong and resilient women of our union! #womenshistorymonth #womenshistory #unionwomen #wumarjb #wumarjbmembers

02.03.2026 22:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

I paid my income taxes yesterday. I would like a refund. #IranWar

01.03.2026 23:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

On the UP! Congrats to the Climbing Gym Workers in Timonium, MD! They made it known yesterday to management that are unionizing. They join 1000+ Climbing Workers nationwide by that are unionizing! #climbingworkersunited #itsbetterinaunion #wumarjb #1u #unions

28.02.2026 14:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Our members at Alsco Laundry - Local 50-7 in Alexandria, Virginia hard at work filling out their contract surveys for the upcoming negotiations! #wumarjb #wumarjbmembers #wumarjblaundry #itsbetterinaunion #unionstrong

26.02.2026 07:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

#PresidentsDay #PassTheProAct @aflcio.org

16.02.2026 14:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Spread love, not hate.

#happyvalentinesday

14.02.2026 16:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Crumbs & Whiskers, DC’s first cat cafe, temporarily(?) closed in Georgetown, Staff says this happened right after they decided to from a union. - PoPville photo by Ryan Maxwell Ed. Note: There is no announcement about a temporary closure on the Crumbs and Whiskers website (or socials), having said that, appointments are not available to visit until Marc...

Crumbs & Whiskers, DC’s first cat cafe, temporarily(?) closed in Georgetown, Staff says this happened right after they decided to from a union. www.popville.com/2026/02/crum...

12.02.2026 19:19 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
Post image Post image Post image Post image

The workers at the Cat Cafe Crumbs & Whiskers in DC are organizing a #union. They all signed cards & filed for an NLRB election. Abruptly, in an act of #unionbusting the company closed the store leaving them #jobless. Please consider helping them through this rough time: gofund.me/ea1c53b8d

11.02.2026 10:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image Post image Post image

Out here in these sub freezing streets of DC today supporting the Young Workers March! It's great seeing them standing up for their future! I am here for my union @workersunitedmarjb.bsky.social & the @aflcio.org Metro DC Council with the President of the Council Samuel Epps. #itsbetterinaunion

07.02.2026 23:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image Post image Post image

We went bowling! We had two teams at the Metro Washington @aflcio.org 2026 Union Bowling Tournament. It was incredi-bowl! Our teams: the MARJB Gutter Gang & MARJB Strike Squard. Proceeds from the Tournament helps union members with emergency financial needs. #itsbetterinaunion #wumarjb #1u #unions

02.02.2026 11:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Ride For Unity this Saturday (1/31/26). Meet 1:00 PM in Dupont Circle, Washington DC. DC Bike Party is one of the groups helping to put this ride together. The ride is for Alex Pretti who was killed by ICE Agents in Minneapolis, MN last week. Alex was an avid cyclist.

#bikedc #AlexPretti

29.01.2026 11:59 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image

Statement from the parents of Alex Pretti whose son was shot in cold blood in the back some 10 times yesterday by ICE agents in Minneapolis, MN. Alex was a union member with AFGE.
#AlexPretti

25.01.2026 10:27 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image Post image Post image

I'm ready Freddy! I got my Big Foot shovel on hand! #snowstorm #washingtondc

24.01.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image Post image Post image

In negotiations yesterday for a first union contract for the Aslin Workers United Beer Garden workers in Washington, DC. Progress is being made. Tentative agreements have been agreed to & dates for future neqotiations are in the works!
#aslinworkersunited #wumarjb #1u #unions #itsbetterinaunion

23.01.2026 16:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image Post image Post image

It was an honor to march in the MLK Jr Parade today. You could feel the spirit of King throughout the Parade! #mlk #MLKDay ##mlkparade #martinlutherkingjr #washingtondc

20.01.2026 00:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image Post image Post image

I had some solidarity for lunch today! I went to the mid afternoon Protect American Workforce Act (PAWA) Rally in Upper Senate Park. The Rally was to demand that the Senate vote to pass the (PAWA) to restore the union contracts of Federal workers! #ItsBetterInAUnion #unions #1u

15.01.2026 04:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image Post image Post image

Today's Urban Adventure Bicycle Ride took us on a journey to check out some sculptures in DC made by America sculptor James Earle Fraser (1876-1953). He is best known for designing the United States Buffalo Nickel (1913-1938).
#bikedc #uabicvcleride #jamesearlefraser #sculptures

12.01.2026 01:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image Post image Post image

Sharing is caring! Our members at Joseph A. Bank - Local 806 making use of the Community Food Pantry. Local President Yvette helps to maintain the Pantry.

#ItsBetterInAUnion #wumarjb #wumarjbmembers #foodpantry

10.01.2026 09:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image Post image Post image

On the line today with UNITE HERE Local 25 picketing the Duck & Peach restaurant in Eastern Market DC. The workers there are seeking the right to unionize. The restaurant refuses to recognize them & has hired a union busting lawyer. #unionstrong #1u #unions #wearedc #ItsBetterInAUnion

04.01.2026 23:28 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image Post image Post image

I don't know about you, but I would certainly walk 13,286 steps and 5.66 miles to get to Capitol Hill bookstore! I did that today. And why not? It's one of my favorite bookstores and the walk has so much to see along the way.
#walkdc #allwalksdc #walking #walks #capitolhillbooks

04.01.2026 01:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Spending New Year's Eve loading up the All Souls Church Pantry in Columbia Heights, getting reading material from Politics & Prose Bookstore & some &pizza. I doubt I will be awake once the ball drops bringing in 2026, but Happy NewYear. I hope 2026 will be your best year! #HappyNewYear #WashingtonDC

01.01.2026 01:03 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image Post image Post image

Big #HappyNewYear to everyone who came out in 2025 on the Hills of DC & Urban Adventure Bicycle Rides! I appreciate you all. I am looking forward to leading these rides all over again in 2026! This will be my 12th year doing so! #2025wrap #bikedc #hillsofdc #uabicycleride

31.12.2025 19:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image

Ending the year with a little Christmas cheer from our Local 8 Emporia Healthcare Manor members annual Christmas Party in Virginia!

#ChristmasParty #wumarjb #wumarjbmembers #unions

31.12.2025 12:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image Post image Post image

Please wish Kathleen Geri a happy #retirement! She is retiring after 26 years at Lifewear - Local 1148 in Pottstown, PA. She was a seamstress making union made shirts. She was presented with a plaque honoring her retirement by Local President, Sherry & MARJB Field Director, David Bailey!
#wumarjb

29.12.2025 12:56 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image Post image

I went to the National Museum of Natural History in DC to check out the 67 million year old Pachycephalosaurus skull. It was found in 2024 in South Dakota. It's the only near complete skull of Pachycephalosaurus known. This was the last day of it being on display. #Pachycephalosaurus #dinosaurs

29.12.2025 02:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

If I am elected President, I promise Free Food Pantry's in every neighborhood!

A couple of neighborhoods over from mine is a Free Food Pantry. I headed over there to drop off some food donated by my co-workers.

I plan on making this a much more frequent practice.

#endhunger #foodpantry

28.12.2025 06:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0