Edward Kelly (labor leader)

Edward Kelly
10th General President of the International Association of Fire Fighters
Incumbent
Assumed office
2021
Preceded byHarold A. Schaitberger

Edward A. "Edzo" Kelly is an American firefighter and trade union leader.[1] Kelly joined the Boston Fire Department in 1997.[2] He has been General President of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) since 2021 when he defeated Mahlon Mitchell of Wisconsin. Labor Notes described Kelly as a reflection of "the insular “old school” culture of this public sector craft union."[2] Kelly replaced Harold A. Schaitberger, who did not seek re-election. Prior to being elected president, he had been president of both Boston's and Massachusetts' firefighters unions.[3]

  1. ^ Hennelly, Bob (March 10, 2021). "Kelly, IAFF Treasurer Who Challenged Payments to Leader, Elected President". The Chief.
  2. ^ a b Early, Steve (February 23, 2021). "In Firefighters Election, Can a Veteran of the Wisconsin Uprising Come Out on Top?". Labor Notes.
  3. ^ "Edward Kelly Elected as New IAFF President". www.firehouse.com. March 5, 2021.