Alabama IBEW Local No. 136 Employer's Wage Bond
Overview
Alabama employers working under agreements with IBEW Local No. 136 need this bond before they put union members to work. It guarantees that wages and benefits owed under the collective bargaining agreement will actually be paid. If an employer fails to meet those obligations, the bond gives the union a direct financial remedy. This is a labor compliance bond — not an insurance policy — and it exists solely to protect the workers covered by Local No. 136.
Who Needs This Bond?
Electrical contractors, construction firms, and any other Alabama employer who signs a collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local No. 136 will be required to carry this bond. If you are a signatory contractor — whether you are a residential, commercial, or industrial electrical employer — this bond is part of your agreement with the union. Any employer dispatching IBEW Local No. 136 members on a job site in Alabama needs to have this bond in place before work begins.
What is this Bond For?
This bond secures an employer's obligation to pay wages, health and welfare contributions, pension contributions, and any other fringe benefits required under the IBEW Local No. 136 collective bargaining agreement. It is not a general liability policy. The bond is a financial guarantee — if the employer defaults on payroll or benefit fund contributions, the union or its benefit trustees can make a claim against the bond to recover what workers are owed.
When is it Required?
Before you dispatch a single IBEW Local No. 136 member to a job site, the union will require this bond to be in place. The bond is typically requested at the time you execute your collective bargaining agreement with Local No. 136 or when you register as a signatory employer. Failing to provide the bond can prevent you from legally utilizing union labor under the agreement and may put your signatory status at risk.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide in Alabama and is specific to employers operating under a collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local No. 136. It is a union-driven requirement, not a state agency license requirement. Wherever IBEW Local No. 136 members are dispatched to work in Alabama, this bond travels with the employment relationship.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Enter your employer information, complete the application, and move through the purchase steps — no phone call or agent callback required. Once approved, your bond documents are ready for submission to IBEW Local No. 136.
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