Food Lion changes uniform policy after NC veteran resigns from job after being told to not wear American flag mask

WRAL ^ | 09/05/2020 | WECT News

[BenLurkin]

Havelock, N.C. — Gary Dean, 69, wore a neck gaiter with an American flag printed on it to his job at Food Lion in Havelock, North Carolina. But, Food Lion's uniform policy did not allow for staff members to wear clothing with "writing, insignia or symbols." Dean's manager told him that someone was offended by the American flag image, and he was not allowed to wear the mask anymore at work.

Dean is a veteran of the US Air Force, and decided to resign from his job at the Food Lion, saying that the cooperate [sic] decision went against his personal values.

Food Lion said in a statement that they "have great respect" for the American Flag, but their policy doesn't allow symbols like the American flag.

After a week of the story gaining national attention, Food Lion has changed course. They released an updated statement, and said after listening to employees and customers they decided to change their uniform policy.

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[OldGoatCPO]

Food Lion gives discounts that essentially wipe out the taxes. At times they can be as cheap as the commissary. But Publixs and Lowes have better products, but you pay for them. Aldis can be cheaper and they offer a lot of European brands.

I use Food Lion a lot, but my millennial daughter prefers Lowe's and Publixs.