But now health and safety concerns have stopped council telephone operators from greeting callers in Welsh. The language of heaven, it is argued, could damage their vocal cords.
Union officials want to spare employees from greeting callers with “bore da” (good morning) and “prynhawn da” (good afternoon). The staff, they say, usually speak only in English and the extra greeting could damage their voice.
Ym Mro Morgannwg mae hwn. Byddwn i ddim yn hoffi'r swydd o fod yn Swyddog Iaith i'r Awdurdod, yn ôl y sôn fe geisioedd y prif weithredwr ddisgyblu'r swyddog iaith am wneud ei swydd yn rhy drwyadl
