NFFE Local 1641

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https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/jan/27/one-of-our-own-employees-patients-at-spokane-veter/

'One of our own': Employees, patients at Spokane veterans' hospital honor Alex Pretti, the VA nurse slain in Minneapolis Employees at Spokane’s veterans’ hospital observed a moment of silence on Monday morning, and some affixed photos of Alex Pretti to their own ID badges in a show of solidarity with the VA nurse shot dead by Customs and Border Protection agents while being restrained in Minneapolis two days earli...

We are deeply saddened and heartbroken by the tragic death of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. Mr. Pretti was fatally shot by federal law enforcement officers in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026.

Alex was a dedicated caregiver, beloved by his family, friends, colleagues, and the patients whose lives he touched through his compassionate care. His commitment to caring for others and his work on behalf of veterans reflected the highest values of his profession.

At this painful time, our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Alex’s family, loved ones, and all who mourn his loss. We honor his memory and the life he lived in service to others.

If there was ever a reason or a time to demonstrate solidarity, this it and this is now!

America’s unions mourn the senseless killing by federal agents of our AFGE Local 3669 union brother and VA nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti.

We reiterate our call for ICE to immediately leave Minnesota before anyone else is hurt or killed.
https://aflcio.org/press/releases/afl-cio-mourns-killing-minneapolis-union-member-reiterates-calls-ice-leave-minnesota

NFFE-IAM Federal lodge 1641 stands with our brothers and sisters in AFGE, we also weep for Alex and our country!

The National VA Council is deeply saddened by the loss of one of our own, Alex Pretti, of Local 3669. Alex was an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA Hospital and answered the call faithfully every day to care for our veterans. This tragedy has shaken us all because what happens to one of us impacts all of us. We send our deepest condolences to the Pretti family during this difficult time.

To Alex: Your selfless sacrifice to serve our veterans will forever be remembered. May you rest in peace. We will continue the mission you dedicated your life to. - President MJ Burke

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2025/dec/19/department-of-veterans-affairs-eliminates-137-vaca/

Department of Veterans Affairs eliminates 137 vacant positions at Spokane VA hospital in nationwide effort to 'streamline operations' WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs is eliminating 137 vacant positions at Spokane’s Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center as part of a nationwide effort to “streamline operations and eliminate waste,” the hospital’s director told staff on Dec. 12.

https://nffe.org/press-release/nffe-applauds-house-passage-of-the-protect-americas-workforce-act-to-restore-collective-bargaining-rights-for-federal-workers/

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