The Labour Party is a political party in the Commonwealth of Rutania. Formed in 2571, it has been the principal party of the left since the mid 2580s, and has close ties with the trade union movement. Unlike other Rutanian political parties the Labour Party nominates its party leader for the post of Head of Government, and not Head of State. Consequently, the leader of the Labour Party will always hold a Congressional seat, not the Presidency. Under article II of the party's constiution the party leader is compelled to stand for re-election after each election cycle.