Everett Kelley — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Current National President of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) since 2020.
Serves as a vice-president of the AFL-CIO.
Previously served as national secretary-treasurer of AFGE (2018) and national vice-president for District 5.
Led his local AFGE chapter from 2002 to 2011, more than doubling its membership.
Awarded the AFL-CIO's Eyes on the Prize Award and the Alabama AFL-CIO's Labor Person of the Year Award in 2022.
Holds a master's of theology from Rushing Springs School of Theology.
Served in the United States Army for three years, followed by eight years in the reserve.

Biography

Everett B. Kelley is an American labor union leader who has served as the National President of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) since 2020. Prior to this role, he was elected national secretary-treasurer of the union in 2018. He also holds the position of vice-president of the AFL-CIO.

Kelley's career in union activities began in 1981 when he joined the American Federation of Government Employees while working at the Anniston Army Depot.