Prospect secures Welsh Government backing for new Twf Welsh Language Charter to boost the use of Welsh in the workplace

Prospect trade union has secured Welsh Government backing for Twf, the Welsh Language at Work Charter, to strengthen the use of Welsh in workplaces across Wales.

Prospect has led on this initiative, working with our colleagues in FDA and PCS to secure the adoption of the Charter in Welsh Government, ensuring it becomes a shared framework for fair and inclusive bilingual practice.

Twf provides a practical, sector‑wide structure enabling workers, union branches and employers to work together to increase the use of Welsh at work. Its four core principles promote linguistic justice and support workers who speak Welsh, are learning, or wish to learn, to use the language confidently in the workplace.

Robin Bradfield, Prospect Branch Secretary in the Welsh Government, said:

“Prospect has been proud to lead the work ensuring that Welsh Government adopts the Twf Charter. Twf will help build an inclusive bilingual culture across all job grades and give workers more opportunities to use and develop their Welsh language skills. We look forward to continuing our work with PCS, FDA and Welsh Government to support all workers on their Welsh‑language journey.”

Jane Lancastle, Assistant Secretary for Prospect Cymru Wales, added:

“Prospect fully supports the Welsh Government’s ambition of a million Welsh speakers by 2025. Our work with TUC Cymru and Welsh Government on Twf will help move us closer to achieving that goal.

“This week, we’re celebrating Heart  Unions week – an annual celebration of the role Trades Unions play in improving the working lives of people across Wales and the rest of the UK. This initiative shows the crucial role we play in doing just that.”

By adopting the Twf Charter, employers and trade union branches commit to working together to promote inclusive bilingual workplaces and increase the use of Welsh at work. Twf supports organisations to plan for workplaces where all workers can use their Welsh language skills confidently and without barriers.

You can find out more information about the Twf Charter.