American Labor Party

The American Labor Party (ALP) was a political party in the United States established in 1936 that was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party of America who had established themselves as the Social Democratic Federation (SDF). The party was intended to parallel the role of the British Labour Party, serving as an umbrella organization to unite New York social democrats of the SDF with trade unionists who would otherwise support candidates of the Republican and Democratic parties.

This article is about the left-wing party established in New York in 1936. For the DeLeonist political party founded in 1932, see American Labor Party (1932).
American Labor Party
Founded1936 (1936)
Dissolved1956 (1956)
Split fromSocialist Party
HeadquartersNew York City, NY, U.S.
IdeologySocial democracy
Laborism
Political positionCenter-left to left-wing
Colors  Red
  • Politics of New York
  • Political parties
  • Elections

Before and after its demise, many ALP members joined the Liberal Party of New York (LPNY) and the Progressive Party.

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