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Workers United, MARJB @workersunitedmarjb.bsky.social · 2d

We were out and about in our Region this weekend supporting the @sbworkersunited.org Union Practice Pickets in Baltimore, MD, Dickson, PA and Richmond, VA!

#nocontractnocoffee

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Chris Roell.bsky.social @chrisroell.bsky.social · 3d

Bicycles & Books!
On today's Urban Adventure Bicycle Ride we rode my Politics & Prose Bookstore Loop. We rode to all three @politicsprose.bsky.social stores in DC.

#bikedc #uabicycleride #politicsandprose

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Chris Roell.bsky.social @chrisroell.bsky.social · 4d

Hilling on today's Hills of DC Bike Ride. We rode the mighty Anacostia Hills in DC for 17.1 miles at 1,802 ft of climbing.

#bikedc #hodc #hillsofdc #hillsofanacostia

Chris Roell.bsky.social @chrisroell.bsky.social · 5d

No Contract! No Coffee! Starbucks in Baltimore, MD on North Charles Street checking in today on the @sbworkersunited.org Practice Picket line! I would say we had a good day at practice!
#nocontactnocoffee #unionstrong #1u #unions

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Workers United, MARJB @workersunitedmarjb.bsky.social · 7d

Pick your @sbworkersunited.org Practice Picket line this weekend! We have three of them to choose from in our Region! That is a good problem to have! So if you live in or are around Baltimore, MD, Dickson City, PA & Richmond, VA, come walk the line with us! #nocontractnocoffee #1u

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Chris Roell.bsky.social @chrisroell.bsky.social · 10d

On today's Urban Adventure Bicycle Ride we rode to check out some sports stadiums in the DMV. #bikedc #bikemd #uabicycleride #urbanadventureride #urbanadventurebikeride #stadiums

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Workers United, MARJB @workersunitedmarjb.bsky.social · 13d

Jos. A. Bank - Local 806 membership meeting yesterday in Hampstead, MD. Even the mannequin joined in!

#wumarjb #wumarjbmembers #wunomatterwhat #1u #unionsforall #itsbetterinaunion #unionstrong

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Chris Roell.bsky.social @chrisroell.bsky.social · 16d

It was great to be out there today on the greens with my @workersunitedmarjb.bsky.social peeps supporting the @aflcio.org Metro Washington Community Services Agencies 28th Annual Golf Tournament. The Tournament supports the CSA's Emergency Fund for union members. #wumarjb #1u #itsbetterinaunion

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Chris Roell.bsky.social @chrisroell.bsky.social · 17d

Rolling to Jones Point Park in Alexandria, VA by way of Arlington Loop on today's Urban Adventure Bicycle Ride. #bikedc #bikeva #uabicycleride #urbanadventureride #urbanadventurebikeride

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Chris Roell.bsky.social @chrisroell.bsky.social · 18d

Hilling. 17.8 miles at 1,801 ft of climbing. The Anacostia Hills in East of the River DC. #bikedc #hodc #hillsofdc #hillsofanacostia #eotrhills

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Workers United, MARJB @workersunitedmarjb.bsky.social · 22d

The votes are in!Our members at Pure Star Laundry - Local 1071-3 at the National Habor in MD recently ratified a new 3-year contract that includes across the board wage increases and extra personal and sick days! The contract vote was 100% YES!
#wumarjb #wumarjbmembers #wumarjblaundry #1u #unionyes

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Chris Roell.bsky.social @chrisroell.bsky.social · 24d

Our #SunDayFunDay Urban Adventure Bicycle Ride we rode up to the Washington, D.C. Temple in Kensington, MD!

#bikedc #bikemd #uabicycleride #urbanadventureride #urbanadventurebikeride

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Chris Roell.bsky.social @chrisroell.bsky.social · 25d

We had a Hilly good time on today's Hills of DC Bike Ride! We rode the East of the River Hills in DC for 18.7 miles at 1,843 ft of climbing. This was the beginners ride,
#bikedc #hodc #hillsofdc #hillsofanacostia

Chris Roell.bsky.social @chrisroell.bsky.social · Sep 7

I am hungry for a Subway sandwich.
#WeAreAllDC

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Chris Roell.bsky.social @chrisroell.bsky.social · Sep 1

Out here walking the walk in the Labor Day Parade in Greenbelt, Maryland because It's Better In A Union!
#laborday #1u #itsbetterinaunion

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Chris Roell.bsky.social @chrisroell.bsky.social · Aug 31

lt's always a fun get together at the Annual Northern Virginia @aflcio.org Labor Day Picnic. Seeing everyone coming out & supporting each other is what solidarity is all about! And having cake at the picnic helped, too! #1u #unionstrong #unionsolidarity #itsbetterinaunion

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Chris Roell.bsky.social @chrisroell.bsky.social · Aug 31

#WaffleHouse

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Chris Roell.bsky.social @chrisroell.bsky.social · Aug 29

Solidarity in the streets! Our Council the Metro Washington @aflcio.org Council along with Free DC and Community partners are taking it to the streets letting everyone who needs to hear it that DC is a Union Town! #freedc #unionsolidarity ##unionstrong #unionpower #1u

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Chris Roell.bsky.social @chrisroell.bsky.social · Aug 24

Today's Urban Adventure Bicycle Ride was a beautiful #SunDayFunDay ride around the District of Columbia!

#bikedc #uabicycleride #wearedc #onedc #WashingtonDC

Chris Roell.bsky.social @chrisroell.bsky.social · Aug 23

Nothing to see here but just another beautiful Hills of DC Bike Ride! We rode the challenging and always neighborhood friendly Anacostia Hills in East of the River DC. The Hills ride was 21.7 miles at 2,678 ft of climbing.

#bikedc #hillsofdc #eotr #hillsofanacostia #washingtondc

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Workers United, MARJB @workersunitedmarjb.bsky.social · Aug 22

Last week we were at @towsonu.bsky.social to welcome back our dining food service members as they get ready for the start of the fall semester when the students come back to campus.

#wumarjb #wumarjbmembers #wunomatterwhat #1u #towsonuniversity

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Chris Roell.bsky.social @chrisroell.bsky.social · Aug 17

Spent my Saturday in Bloomsburg, PA attending our @workersunitedmarjb.bsky.social members Union Picnic at the Bloomsburg Fair. Great day. I mean, I love our members, a picnic & the Fair! #unions #unionyes #unionstrong #1u #itsbetterinaunion #unionproud

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Workers United, MARJB @workersunitedmarjb.bsky.social · Aug 11

Union leaders & shop stewards coming together in solidarity & training throughout the Region at this years 2025 Union Camp held July 27th to August 1st in Lock Haven, PA! Union Camp is an annual event hosted by the Pennsylvania Joint Board. We were proud to have attended! #wumarjb #wunomatterwhat

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Chris Roell.bsky.social @chrisroell.bsky.social · Aug 9

This week's Hills of DC Bike Ride was a Hilly ride up yonder in Rock Creek Park. The ride itself was 21.2 miles at 2,208 ft of climbing. My entire ride for the day was 50.4 miles at 2,903.5 ft of climbing. #bikedc #hodc #hillsofdc #hillsofrockcreek #cycling #bicycleride

Chris Roell.bsky.social @chrisroell.bsky.social · Aug 5

Always a good time getting together for the monthly Union Happy Hour at Aslin Beer in DC.

We come to #aslinbeerco to support the workers who are currently in contract negotiations with Aslin for a first union contract!

The workers are represented by @workersunitedmarjb.bsky.social
#unionstrong

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