National Boycott Day Targets Chevron on November 22

The upcoming National Boycott Day on November 22 aims to raise awareness against Chevron’s operations, particularly in light of its support for Israel. The Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement is leading this global day of action. The protest focuses on Chevron’s significant contributions to Israel’s energy supply and its implications for both human rights and environmental concerns.

Chevron’s Role in Israel

Chevron has been supplying approximately 70% of Israel’s energy needs through its gas fields and pipeline. The company has been involved in this market since 2020 and generates hundreds of millions in tax revenue for Israel each year. Activists argue that such economic support facilitates continuing human rights violations and contributes to climate change.

Global Activism Against Chevron

• Activists worldwide are organizing pickets at several Chevron stations.
• Community campaigns aim to remove Chevron from sponsorship roles at events.
• Divestment initiatives have been launched in various cities.

Franchise owners at gas stations have expressed their discontent by signing a letter urging Chevron to cease its operations in Israel. This grassroots pressure has successfully led to the termination of certain sponsorships and divestments from Chevron in multiple locations.

Impact of the Boycott

The BDS movement emphasizes that international corporations like Chevron enable oppressive actions in Israel. They assert that every decline in Chevron’s profits, driven by unsuccessful business ventures due to protests, exerts additional pressure on the corporation to withdraw from Israel.

• Each car that avoids Chevron stations due to picket lines contributes to the movement.
• Organizers encourage peaceful protests, including sit-ins and educational events.

Individuals are urged to participate in various activities on November 22, including:

• Picketing or staging sit-ins at Chevron or Chevron-owned brands like Caltex and Texaco.
• Banner drops in high-visibility areas.
• Hosting educational events to mobilize community support.

For those interested in participating, resources are available to help locate events. Stay updated on the campaign by following developments on the Boycott Chevron Instagram page.