Whereas, through General Assembly in 2015 the MSU was tasked to "Recognize that the continued occupation of Palestinian land and suppression of their fundamental human rights; Join other student organizations around the world by endorsing the 2005 call for Boycott, Divestments and Sanctions called for by 170 different groups representing the Palestinian Civil Society; and Commit to identifying and divesting from companies that support or profit from Israeli war crimes, occupation and oppression of Palestinians ... Whereas, the MSU has already stopped purchasing from, and will continue to refrain from purchasing from Dell, HP, IBM, Electronic Data Systems, Formula Systems, Matrix and Motorola
McMaster Students Union
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Boycott pledgeProduct boycott
In a statement adopted by its Student Representative Assembly on September 12, 2021, the McMaster Students Union cited its 2015 General Assembly vote "endorsing the 2005 call for Boycott, Divestments and Sanctions" and said it "has already stopped purchasing from, and will continue to refrain from purchasing from" seven named companies.
Last reviewed October 13, 2026
Evidence
2 items7. Equitable Purchasing and BDS Statement ... that the McMaster Students Union adopts the following statement: ... Whereas, the MSU has already stopped purchasing from, and will continue to refrain from purchasing from Dell, HP, IBM, Electronic Data Systems, Formula Systems, Matrix and Motorola ... Vote on Motion Motion Passes by General Consent