California Bricklayers Local No. 3 Wage Welfare Bond
Overview
Contractors who employ bricklayers covered under California Bricklayers Local No. 3 are required to carry this bond before they can put union workers on the job. It guarantees that wages and fringe benefits owed to those workers are actually paid. If a signatory employer falls short on payroll or benefit contributions, the bond gives the union a financial backstop. This is a condition of working under the Local No. 3 collective bargaining agreement — not a state license requirement.
Who Needs This Bond?
Masonry contractors, tile contractors, and specialty subcontractors who have signed a collective bargaining agreement with California Bricklayers Local No. 3 are the primary buyers of this bond. If you are an employer who hires bricklayers or allied trades workers covered by Local No. 3 and you are signatory to the union, this bond is a condition of that relationship. It is also required of any contractor who wants to begin working with Local No. 3 members for the first time under a newly executed agreement.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the workers and trust funds associated with California Bricklayers Local No. 3. It secures payment of wages, health and welfare contributions, pension contributions, and any other fringe benefits the employer is obligated to pay under the collective bargaining agreement. If an employer stops making those payments, the union or its trust funds can make a claim against the bond to recover what workers are owed. The bond shifts the risk of nonpayment away from the workers and onto the employer's bond.
When is it Required?
Before a contractor can execute or activate a collective bargaining agreement with California Bricklayers Local No. 3, the union will request proof of this bond. It is typically required at the point of signing the labor agreement or at renewal — and must remain in force for as long as the employer is signatory to the union. Letting the bond lapse while still employing Local No. 3 workers puts the employer in breach of the agreement.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide in California and is specific to employers working under the jurisdiction of California Bricklayers Local No. 3. It is a union-mandated requirement, not a state agency license. Coverage is tied to the geographic and trade jurisdiction of Local No. 3 as defined in the collective bargaining agreement.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page to open the secure surety portal in a new tab — you can complete your application and purchase without waiting on a phone call or an agent. Once approved, your bond documents are issued digitally so you can submit proof to Local No. 3 right away.
Why Bond Titan?
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