In 1974, Lucy R. Levada was President and William James was Vice President. Edward Ferreira was Chief Steward with Shop Committee members Sally R. Baptista, George Travers and Wayne Marshall rounding out the Negotiating Committee. Sally Battista was Recording Secretary and Charles F. Souza was Secretary Treasurer.

Local 587 enjoyed a 7.56% raise for this year per the contract, dated March 1, 1974.

The negotiating committee, along with Business Agent John R. Capobianco, met with the following company negotiators to forge this year's contract: Ralph Martin, Vincent Murray, E. Leonard Kane, Charles Anastasia, John P. Giordano, Vincent Arnold, William R. Jones, Murray Snow Jr.