The Union was founded 3 April 2000.

It consists of Associations and members from eastern Crete (Heraklion and Lasithi) and is being managed by the following:

• Chairman: Agiomirgiannakis Manolis
• Vice Chairman a: Spitha Miranda
• Vice Chairman b: Spanakis Mihalis
• General Secretary a: Skordilis Emmanouil
• General Secretary b: Orfanoudaki Anna
• Public Relations Curator: Leventis Giannis
• Bursar: Fragiadaki Maria

The Union shall ensure the interests of all of its members without being affected by local factors, interests and perceptions.