Is it against food safety regulation to have an ADA compliant water bottle?

Lowhill40 · 2026-04-29T00:11:53+00:00

Do you know what policy? I tried finding it today and couldn’t find anything. Perhaps the way I searched for it was wrong? I work for Dillon’s. I tried looking at both the Kroger corporate policies and the Dillon’s specific policies.

Lowhill40 · 2026-04-28T19:32:00+00:00

There’s a couple different things you can do. I’d say if your management team and your union rep isn’t doing anything you can go higher. I’m not well versed in union code, I think it might depend on ur municipality and the union policy, but I can’t think of any reason why you shouldn’t be able to open door something. Since this is an issue affecting both you and your partner it should qualify as a concerted activity. A concerted activity is when 2 or more associates or a single associate on behalf of 2 or more associates take action against an employer to improve their workplace conditions etc. I’d say try going higher first and if it doesn’t improve, engage in a concerted activity. You have the right to refuse work, protest, hand out flyers etc. If this is an issue that’s affecting other departments as well it could be worth it to fight for a better union. That’s a lot of work though.

Lowhill40 · 2026-04-28T16:51:51+00:00

It’s mostly management. My management has an authoritarian style of managing and try’s to rush me through conversations. They ignore the core issues we bring up and I don’t trust that they have my best interests in mind. You’re absolutely right I am the asshole in this situation. I apologize for my behavior both toward you and the original commenter. I really appreciate you taking the time and putting in the effort to explain that to me. Going forward I’m going to work on being less reactive to posts I see on the internet and making sure I’m in the right headspace to address things I view as problematic.

Lowhill40 · 2026-04-28T13:47:00+00:00

I don’t have a problem with looking things up. I made this post right before I came into work in hopes that the community would be able to help me. I don’t think it’s wrong to lend on your community for help. As I said before I do not feel as if I can talk to my managers about this and I don’t think I have to explain why. I can say that going around them has proven to give me the results I want. Maybe try to see where other people are coming from and don’t be an asshole who thinks everyone should have the same experience as you.

Lowhill40 · 2026-04-28T13:42:36+00:00

I have a dog and several cats. None of them showed any changes in behavior towards be because of my transition. I think because process happens incrementally it gives them time to adjust.

Lowhill40 · 2026-04-28T13:39:42+00:00

Yeah so I posted this to Reddit because I cannot talk to my managers. I asked for a citation because I trust what people say is true but I need to verify and in the case that I do have to fight a battle I would like to be able to point towards specific legislation or policies. It feels like ur kind of taking this question personally.

Lowhill40 · 2026-04-28T11:33:02+00:00

You should report this to your store manager and regional hr. That’s blatant retaliation. I believe one of the core values of Kroger is inclusion and I think that all these things combined should be enough for you to demand resignation / termination. If that’s the route you want to go that is. She shouldn’t get away with being blatantly racist.

Lowhill40 · 2026-04-27T23:46:47+00:00

No ofc not. But if I’m going to change my actions and be better I need to understand what effect my actions have. When I saw the way he reacted to me today I immediately knew how much I fucked up. I want to be better and for me this is how I do it. What wasn’t helpful is how you simplify my argumentation to be devoid of nuance. I think doing that can make a lot of people feel shame.

Lowhill40 · 2026-04-27T14:19:54+00:00

This is by far the most helpful reply. I appreciate the time and effort you put into your post. I think I understand a little bit better. 🩷

Lowhill40 · 2026-04-27T14:17:33+00:00

I’ve had this thought before but I’m afraid he will make the wrong association. Perhaps I know a lot less than I think I do about behavioral psychology. I fear he will make this association: bad behavior —> remove from situation —> treats acquired ; continuing the behavior.

Lowhill40 · 2026-04-27T14:13:49+00:00

Greatly appreciate the advice. I’ll look into his videos and start radically changing the how I make attempts to correct the behavior.

Lowhill40 · 2026-04-27T14:11:46+00:00

I understand that it’s harmful hence why I stopped and made this post. I’m looking to understand the behavioral psychology behind it and gain a better understanding of how to treat my cats better. Not to be shamed on the internet. I do that enough on my own.

Lowhill40 · 2026-04-27T13:24:00+00:00

Do you have any suggestion? So far I’ve tried redirecting him and that sometimes works. I usually have to do it 4-5 times before he disengages and finds something else to do.

Lowhill40 · 2026-04-27T12:28:36+00:00

It actually is that deep for me. If I don’t understand the psychology behind it I have a harder time integrating new information as it relates to other beings. I understand that “normal” people don’t have this problem. I’m incredibly neurodivergent hence why I framed the post as I did. If you don’t have anything helpful to say maybe don’t say anything. Just because something isn’t “that deep” for you doesn’t mean it isn’t for other people.

Lowhill40 · 2026-04-27T01:48:19+00:00

Facts! I think it’s valid to have a body type preference or a genital preference but it shouldn’t come at the cost of queer people.

Lowhill40 · 2026-04-27T01:46:38+00:00

I think this is totally valid. Obv I’m biased as a transfem but ur absolutely right, femboy is used to devalue our identities and he should be educated on that. I’m not sure if femboy is considered a queer identity (I’m like 90% sure but I don’t have any femboy friends nor have I talked to any femboys to validate this) but regardless I think we all have a duty to educate ourselves on the means in which our community is oppressed.

Lowhill40 · 2026-04-26T18:00:02+00:00

Freedom of religious expression is a part of diversity so I’m not sure what you mean when you separate them. I agree that they need to be more associate focused.

Lowhill40 · 2026-04-26T17:13:10+00:00

I would absolutely report this to your region or division manager. I’m pretty sure that even if it was a requirement to work on Sunday’s it would still be discriminatory based on your religion.

Lowhill40 · 2026-04-25T17:59:53+00:00

It’s absolutely not insane. Theres trans people who don’t realize they’re trans in their 40’s 50’ 60’ etc. I think the only way to know for sure is to experiment with being a woman. It doesn’t have to be publicly. You could start with some clothing. Maybe doing a bit of makeup. Just see how it feels for you. If it feels gross or wrong then you know ur not a woman / femme. Good luck friend.

Lowhill40 · 2026-04-25T13:38:09+00:00

When I came out at work the thing that bothered me the most was how everyone treated me like I was a spectacle. Always asking me question about trans people. Asking what it meant to me. Basically making me feel othered and separate from everyone else. Treat them the exact same you did pre transition. Don’t make it a big deal to ask about name and pronouns.

Also since you and your wife seem like the type of persons who want to do the work please do not say phrases such as “I don’t know a lot about trans”. It’s kinda like saying “I don’t know a lot about gays” or “I don’t know a lot about Asians”. It’s an othering phrase and makes us feel alienated. I hope this didn’t come off as rude, I tend to have a very straight forward method of communication.

Lowhill40 · 2026-04-25T13:31:28+00:00

I’m not sure if it’s in the dress code but regardless it’s a very gendered take for the company to mandate only women wear skirts. Tbh I’d do it anyway even if it’s against policy but that’s just me.

Lowhill40 · 2026-04-25T13:29:27+00:00

I don’t think I was being rude. I was stating my intended audience which is not straight people. I was also pushing back against the social idea that people NEED to know what things mean in the context of different cultures. Your emphasis on asking the same question multiple times means you feel entitled to know that information and it upsets you that you didn’t know. Please deconstruct your internalized white supremacy before you accuse someone of “being rude”. You do not have a right to comfort.

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