The document says the San Francisco anti-apartheid Ordinance 36-86 requires that companies doing over $5,000 of business with the City shall sign an affidavit stating that they have no commercial relations to the apartheid South Africa government. As of September 17, of about 2,500 firms contacted, 143 (est.) WON'T SIGN; they are listed on the leaflet. Another 146 WON'T RESPOND to the City's affidavit letter. The City buys nothing from companies who haven' signed affidavits; we hope this information will help San Francisco consumers exercise good judgement in making purchases. The leaflet says Shell Oil is the target of a worldwide boycott because of its major role in fueling South Africa's...
The document says the San Francisco anti-apartheid Ordinance 36-86 requires that companies doing over $5,000 of business with the City shall sign an affidavit stating that they have no commercial relations to the apartheid South Africa government. As of September 17, of about 2,500 firms contacted, 143 (est.) WON'T SIGN; they are listed on the leaflet. Another 146 WON'T RESPOND to the City's affidavit letter. The City buys nothing from companies who haven' signed affidavits; we hope this information will help San Francisco consumers exercise good judgement in making purchases. The leaflet says Shell Oil is the target of a worldwide boycott because of its major role in fueling South Africa's economy and military. One acceptable oil company has been identified - Olympian Oil Co.
