In 1981, Angelo Latini was President and Anthony Piermont was Vice President. Shop Committee members Lucy Levada, Sylvia Terra and Miles Mosher completed the Negotiating Committee. Lucy Levada was Recording Secretary and David Craveiro was Secretary Treasurer.

Local 587 enjoyed a 2.00% raise for this year per the contract, dated March 1, 1980

This year the role of Chief Steward was discontinued with the duties being shifted to the President and the Vice President. Previously, the Vice President was not part of the negotiating committee.