Iowa City Federation of Labor news release
IOWA CITY, IA. — Local VA workers who are members of AFGE Local 2547 will join with other labor unions, veterans, immigrant rights organizations, faith leaders, and community members on Sunday, February 1 at 5 pm in front of the Iowa City VA hospital for a candlelight vigil honoring Alex Pretti, a VA nurse, union member, and federal worker killed by federal border patrol agents in Minneapolis. According to the Associated Press, Pretti is the sixth person to die during the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement campaign in the U.S.
The vigil comes amid growing national outrage and renewed calls for accountability following Pretti’s killing. Participants will mourn Pretti and other victims of state violence and demand urgent action to prevent further loss of life.
Who: VA health care workers, veterans, union members, immigrant rights advocates, faith leaders, community members
What: Candlelight vigil honoring the life and service of VA ICU nurse Alex Pretti. Speakers will share reflections, with time for prayer and moments of silence.
When: 5 pm, Sunday, February 1
Where: Iowa City Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 601 S Highway 6