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]
Edward Kelly | |
|---|---|
| 10th General President of the International Association of Fire Fighters | |
| In office 2021–present | |
| Preceded by | Harold A. Schaitberger |
References edit
- ^ Hennelly, Bob (March 10, 2021). "Kelly, IAFF Treasurer Who Challenged Payments to Leader, Elected President". The Chief.
- ^ a b Early, Steve (February 23, 2021). "In Firefighters Election, Can a Veteran of the Wisconsin Uprising Come Out on Top?". Labor Notes.
- ^ "Edward Kelly Elected as New IAFF President". www.firehouse.com. March 5, 2021.