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French Labour CodeIn force
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Article L2111-2

The provisions of this Book shall apply without prejudice to other rights granted to trade unions by particular laws.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Trade union representation at company and establishment level

Article L2122-3

Where a joint list has been drawn up by trade union organisations, the votes cast shall be divided between them on the basis indicated by the trade union organisations concerned when they submitted th…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Trade union representation at branch level

Article L2122-5

In professional sectors, trade union organisations are representative if they : 1° Satisfy the criteria of Article L. 2121-1 ; 2° Have a balanced territorial coverage within the branch; 3° Have receiv…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Simplified arrangements for declaring and collecting social security contributions

Article L1522-4

…n 2 of section 1 of chapter III bis of book I of the social security code relating to private individuals who employ childcare workers mentioned in 4° of article L. 133-5-6 of the same code and chapte…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions relating to Mayotte

Article L1524-1

For the application of Article L. 1221-22 in Mayotte, the second paragraph is replaced by a paragraph worded as follows: "longer periods set by collective branch agreements concluded before 1 January…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Representativeness criteria.

Article L2121-1

The representativeness of trade union organisations is determined on the basis of the following cumulative criteria: 1° Respect for republican values; 2° Independence; 3° Financial transparency; 4° A…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Trade union representation at branch level

Article L2122-7

Trade union organisations that are affiliated to a national cross-industry trade union confederation and that meet the conditions of article L. 2122-5 in these colleges are representative at branch le…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Trade union brands.

Article L2134-1

…ownership under the conditions set out in this code. Trademarks or labels may be affixed to any product or commercial object to certify the conditions of manufacture. They may be used by any individu…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Trade union brands.

Article L2134-2

The use of trade union brands or labels may not have the effect of undermining the provisions of articles L. 2141-5 to L. 2141-8. Any agreement or provision tending to oblige the employer to hire or r…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Assistance and representation of the parties.

Article L1453-8

The trade union representative is bound by professional secrecy in all matters relating to manufacturing processes. They are bound by an obligation of discretion with regard to information of a confid…

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