It calls for political and social revolution to secure workers' rights, the nationalization of key industries, Jewish–Arab coexistence, and gender equality.

The 2003 elections saw a fall in support to just 1,925 votes, though its percentage (0.06%) remained roughly the same due to a reduced turnout.

It is strongly left-wing, supporting workers' rights (particularly those of Israeli Arabs), opposing discrimination, and holding an internationalist worldview.

Members of the party were involved in the establishment of the Workers Advice Center, "an initiative for building an independent labor association".

The party produces the monthly English-language magazine Challenge,[10] as well as the Arabic al Sabar[11] and the Hebrew quarterly Etgar.