The vacuity of the programmes of modern political parties is common to many, if not all, western democracies. (climate-resistance.org)
Political machines and mutual benefit societies, in common with the political parties of the West Bank and Gaza, and in contrast to most modern political parties in the developed world, were notable for actually directly providing services to their members rather than exclusively seeking to control governmental institutions through which services are provided. (politics.stackexchange.com)
Similarly, while labor unions organized by employer resemble modern political parties that simply try to influence the employer's actions in favor of workers, in industries where unions are organized by industry (e.g. acting), unions often provide health insurance, retirement plans, and leads in finding work to their members, more like a guild than an employer specific political party for workers. (politics.stackexchange.com)