Article L2142-1-1 of the French Labour Code
Each trade union which, in accordance with Article L. 2142-1, constitutes a trade union section within the undertaking or establishment of at least fifty employees may, if it is not representative in the undertaking or establishment, appoint a section representative to represent it within the undertaking or establishment. The representative of the trade union section carries out his duties within the framework of the provisions of this chapter. He shall…