In 1976, Thomas Mahoney was President and Angelo Latini was Vice President. John Santos was Chief Steward with Shop Committee members George Travers, Joseph D'Arruda and Carlyle Rucker rounding out the Negotiating Committee. David Craveiro was Recording Secretary and Charles F. Souza was Secretary Treasurer.

Local 587 enjoyed a 11.01% raise for this year per the contract, dated March 1, 1976.

The negotiating committee, along with Business Agent John R. Capobianco, met with the following company negotiators to forge this year's contract: Ralph Martin, Richard Osborn, E. Leonard Kane, Charles Anastasia, John P. Giordano, William R. Jones, Allen Wiant, Richard Proctor, Joseph Cahill, John Fitzpatrick