In 1979, Thomas Mahoney was President and Anthony Piermont was Vice President. Edward Ferreira was Chief Steward with Shop Committee members Angelo Latini, Anthony Piermont and Lucy Levada rounding out the Negotiating Committee. Sally Battista was Recording Secretary and Angelo Latini was Secretary Treasurer.

Local 587 enjoyed a 9.06% raise for this year per the contract, dated March 1, 1978.