Thomas Cook says no ban on using Welsh!
In reflection of the growth of the use of the varying native languages in the UK and in particular in Wales, UK travel firm Thomas Cook says it is committed to using both the Welsh and English languages and there is no ban on staff speaking Welsh, either socially or in a work context.
It also said there was no ban on speaking Welsh with its customers.
This follows a meeting between the firm and Carwyn Jones, Minister for Education, Culture and Welsh Language, yesterday, with Mr Jones describing the meeting as constructive and Thomas Cook confirming that they would continue to work with the Commission for Racial Equality and the Welsh Language Board to produce guidelines for their branches in Wales.
Mr Jones said, “I welcome today’s meeting and the opportunity to clarify Thomas Cook’s policy towards the Welsh language and I am committed to ensuring that there are increasing opportunities for people to use Welsh in their daily life, both socially and in the workplace”.
“I welcome Thomas Cook’s intention to work with the CRE and WLB to issue new guidelines to staff in Wales.”
Clive Adkin, Group Human Resources Director for Thomas Cook said, “Thomas Cook aims to provide an excellent service to its customers and to be an exemplary employer.” “This includes creating a working environment in which our people can use both the Welsh and English language socially and in the workplace, and one in which all members of staff are treated with respect and dignity.”
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