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DYFODOL SLAMS CARTREFI CYMUNEDOL GWYNEDD AND CALLS FOR MORE WELSH IN THE WORKPLACE

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Dyfodol i’r Iaith has reacted angrily to Cartrefi Cymunedol Gwynedd’s advertisement for a Deputy Chief Executive which does not include any requirement to speak the Welsh language. The only reference to the language in the person specification is need for, ” an empathy towards the Welsh language and culture of north Wales.”

Eifion Lloyd-Jones said on behalf of Dyfodol:

“In an area where the majority speak Welsh and the overwhelming majority of Cartrefi Cymunedol Gwynedd staff use the language in their work, we believe that not only is this utterly unacceptable, but impractical too.”

“Needless to say this sets a very dangerous precedent. In the context of increasing the number of Welsh speakers, we should promoting the Welsh language in the workplace and supporting staff to learn Welsh. This specification doesn’t even contain a requirement to learn the language.”

“We therefore call on Carterfi Cymunedol Gwynedd to reconsider their recruitment process and on the Welsh Government to acknowledge the workplace as a key area for promoting the growth of the Welsh language.”

 

 

DYFODOL CALL FOR THE PROTECTION OF WELSH AS AN ACADEMIC SUBJECT

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Dyfodol i’r Iaith has expressed concern over the proposals to undermine the value of Welsh as an academic subject within Bangor and Cardiff Universities.

In the wake of pressure to make savings, proposals have been submitted to merge the School of Welsh with other language departments within Cardiff and to cut one post at professorial level in Bangor. Dyfodol has contacted the Vice-Chancellors of both Universities, asking them to reject these proposals for the sake of the language’s standing as a subject and an official national medium.

Eifion Lloyd-Jones on behalf of Dyfodol said; “These short-term proposals will send out a damaging long-term message regarding these institutions’ historical commitment to the Welsh language.”

“We must protect the independence and uniqueness of Welsh as an academic subject within our nation’s Universities and consider at the same time the significance of such proposals to the status and value of the language in a wider context – as our national, creative and community language.”

“We would stress the importance that these key institutions acknowledge and engage with their contribution to the future success of the Welsh language.”

 

DYFODOL WELCOME NECESSARY EXPENDITURE ON THE WELSH LANGUAGE

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Dyfodol i’r Iaith has welcomed the recent announcements made by the Welsh Government that over two and a half million pounds are to be spent on promoting the Welsh language within families, and that a further two million will go towards developing the economy of north and west Wales, the main strongholds of the language.

The organisation believes that both schemes address priorities that are essential to the future of the language.

Encouraging Welsh-speaking households is a challenge that must be addressed; indeed, Dyfodol argue that this is the main priority, since establishing Welsh as the family’s medium sets a linguistic pattern for children for the rest of their lives.

At the same time, the wider context must be considered, and the importance of a sound economy has to be acknowledged as a key factor in protecting the language as a natural medium within the community. This is essential if we are to avoid the outmigration of young people and create a social and cultural environment which favours and encourages the Welsh language.

The organisation has written to the Welsh Language Minister, looking forward to “seeing the Welsh Government developing these two essential areas as part of their long-term policy in relation to the Welsh language.”