In the 1920s, the fascist government disposed of cooperatives and unions and the organization was disbanded.

Article 45 of the Italian Constitution recognized the social role of cooperatives as based on mutuality and non-profit goals, and involved the government in promoting its development.

Legacoop comprises many associations of cooperatives, usually grouped by their particular market sector or type.

ANCAB promotes projects involving new construction, urban recovery, and ecobuilding.

The ANCC/COOP creates marketing policy as well consumer and environmental safety initiatives.

ANCPL represents its members in renewing national collective worker contracts in the machinery and building industries.