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Article L2121-1 of the French Labour Code

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 minimum of two years’ seniority in the professional and geographical field covering the negotiation level. This seniority is assessed from the date of legal filing of the articles of association;

5° Audience established according to the negotiation levels in accordance with articles L. 2122-1, L. 2122-5, L. 2122-6 and L. 2122-9;

6° Influence, primarily characterised by activity and experience;

7° Membership numbers and subscriptions.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article L2121-1

La représentativité des organisations syndicales est déterminée d’après les critères cumulatifs suivants :


1° Le respect des valeurs républicaines ;


2° L’indépendance ;


3° La transparence financière ;


4° Une ancienneté minimale de deux ans dans le champ professionnel et géographique couvrant le niveau de négociation. Cette ancienneté s’apprécie à compter de la date de dépôt légal des statuts ;


5° L’audience établie selon les niveaux de négociation conformément aux articles L. 2122-1, L. 2122-5, L. 2122-6 et L. 2122-9 ;


6° L’influence, prioritairement caractérisée par l’activité et l’expérience ;


7° Les effectifs d’adhérents et les cotisations.

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