Edward Kelly (labor leader)

"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.