The group stood in the 1982 Northern Ireland Assembly election, but were only able to take 560 votes. However, by 1985, Bob Kidd was able to win a seat on Newtownabbey Borough Council. In 1987, the group helped form Labour '87.
The group participated in the 1982 Northern Ireland Assembly election and secured limited support. By 1985, Bob Kidd had secured a seat on Newtownabbey Borough Council. The group's efforts contributed to the formation of Labour '87 in 1987.