Curtis Paine - PT, DPT, CSPDT

Curtis has 12 years with Kaleida Health working as Physical Therapist in the Buffalo General Hospital’sPhysical Therapy Department.  Working actively in the Union for over a decade; nearly his entire career with the local in many roles including: Steward, Chief Steward, member of the New Hire Committee, Area Vice President of the Professional Bargaining Units and Clinical Engineering and most recently being elected as the Secretary / Treasurer of CWA Local 1168.

When asked why unionism is important to him, he stated “It is important for workers to have a voice in their workplace and have equal rights/benefits as their co-workers.” Going forward Curtis told us “I hope for the Local to continue growing its membership and continue to develop new ways to involve membership.”