Edward Kelly (labor leader) explained

Edward Kelly
Order:10th
Office:General President of the International Association of Fire Fighters
Term Start:2021

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]

Notes and References

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

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