At the initiative of the trade union organisations that are signatories to this contract, unitary councils may be set up, which will have the prerogatives, duties and protection of company trade union representatives.
When the establishment of unitary councils is not possible, Company Trade Union Representatives may be established pursuant to Articles 19 and 29 of Italian Law no. 300/1970.
In cases where the establishment of Company Trade Union Representatives is not permitted by Italian Law no. 300/1970, the election of the company delegate is in any case allowed.