PEOPLE’S National Movement leader Pennelope Beckles is calling on the government to be compassionate and assist displaced CEPEP, URP and Forestry workers now, before it is too late.

In a release on August 21, she said the sudden loss of jobs for thousands of citizens has had an extremely detrimental effect on the mental health of many.

"It is ironic that the Prime Minister urged citizens to 'act for humanity' on World Humanitarian Day when this was advice that was not taken by the UNC government as is glaringly evident by their actions which have left over 30,000 citizens on the breadline, without hope, income or options," she said.