Dear NTEU Chapter 282 Members,

 

We are heartbroken and outraged by the tragic killing of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System.  Alex was a dedicated caregiver, public servant, and neighbor who showed up for his patients and for his community. Alex believed in serving others, both at work and in the streets to lawfully observe and document a protest; he deserved to go home alive.

Alex’s death at the hands of federal agents is a stark reminder of what’s at stake for all of us who serve the public. This was not an accident, it was a profound failure of accountability and protection for those who wear a badge of service, not a political label.

As federal employees, we took an oath, not to a political party, but to uphold the Constitution and protect the people we serve. Today, that oath calls on us to stand at the forefront of this moment, to fight for justice, to defend civil rights, and to demand transparency and accountability from those in power.

So today, NTEU Chapter 282 calls on every member to:
 

• Raise your voice — Speak out about this injustice and refuse silence in the face of violence against federal workers and the communities we serve.

• Mobilize your networks — Share Alex’s story, the truth of his service, and the need for meaningful reform and oversight of federal law enforcement actions.

• ​Organize with purpose — Join actions, vigils, letter-writing campaigns, and meetings with elected officials to demand accountability and safeguard civil liberties.

Stand in solidarity; with Alex’s family, with all federal workers who dedicate their lives to public service, and with the most vulnerable in our communities.

We honor Alex Pretti and all those harmed by unchecked force and institutional disregard, not just in words, but through action: by refusing to be silent, by showing up for our communities, and by organizing for a more just and compassionate nation.

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Click here to Register for Alex Pretti's Virgil on 1/27/2026.​​​​​

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