Pembrokeshire County Council signs Twf Welsh Language at Work Charter

Pembrokeshire County Council has signed the Twf Welsh Language at Work Charter at the National Eisteddfod.

The signing confirms its commitment to promote and support Welsh among its workforce and services. 

Councillor Delme Harries, Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, said: “We are delighted to sign the Twf Charter and further strengthen our commitment to the Welsh language within Pembrokeshire County Council. 

“The Welsh language is a vital part of our culture, heritage and identity, and we want our workplaces to be welcoming and supportive environments where staff can use, learn and develop their Welsh language skills with confidence.”

Will Bramble, CEO of Pembrokeshire County Council, said: “The principles of the Twf Charter align closely with our ambitions to create an inclusive workplace that values linguistic diversity. 

“By working together with our employees and trade union colleagues, we can continue to increase opportunities for Welsh to thrive in the workplace and beyond.”

Mandy James, bilingual communications officer at TUC Cymru, said: “Congratulations to Cyngor Sir Penfro, Unison, GMB and Unite on making the commitment to Siarter Twf and its principles and to working in social partnership to create an inclusive bilingual workplace and growth in the use of Cymraeg at work. 

“Trade unions have a critical role in delivering on linguistic justice for workers in Wales, safeguarding and promoting workers’ Welsh language rights as a matter of fairness, equality and equity and ensuring that workplaces are safe and free from prejudice and judgement.