RE Group - Eric Hortop

I am an eleven-year veteran MA and have been involved in my subgroup, as a member at large, then secretary, then president, for much of that time.  In 2012, I became a steward and jumped right in to supporting members through the WFA at Statistics Canada.  I have been a member of the Statistics Canada Branch executive for nearly four years and through that engagement, participated in inter-union mobilization efforts at Tunney’s Pasture. I am on the 2018 bargaining team for the RE collective agreement and the vice-president of the Statistics Canada PIPSC National Consultation Team, having served on the Policy Committee on Occupational Safety and Health, Labour-Management Consultation Committee, Labour-Management Operations Consultation Committee, Human Resources Labour Management Consultation Committee and consultations on creating a Statistics Canada Scientific Integrity Policy compatible with our new collective agreement.  I am also active in the Mental Health Working Group and Positive Space at Statistics Canada and unafraid to don my union hat when required on committees or in day-to-day work.

My particular interests lie in ensuring members have the flexibility to take care of themselves, their families and their communities, and the security of knowing that their gains are protected in a fair, comprehensive, inclusive and steadily-improving collective agreement.  I am bilingual, an active member and steward, have active listening and teaching skills, attention to detail, a history of constructive engagement with management and progressive politics.  I look forward to continuing to serve on the Group Executive if re-elected!

Eric Hortop