California International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local Union 50 Wage Welfare Bond
Overview
Are you a California employer who hires IATSE Local 50 stagehands, technicians, or crew? If so, the union requires you to post a Wage & Welfare Bond before putting those workers on the job. This bond guarantees that you will pay wages owed and make the required fringe benefit contributions — health, pension, and other welfare fund payments — that the collective bargaining agreement mandates. Failing to carry this bond means you cannot legally work with Local 50 members in California.
Who Needs This Bond?
You're a production company, venue operator, or theatrical contractor who has signed or is about to sign a collective bargaining agreement with IATSE Local 50. Any California employer who engages IATSE Local 50 members and is required by the union to post security for wages and welfare contributions needs this bond. It is not optional — Local 50 will not dispatch workers to your production until proof of bond is on file. If you've already received written notice from the union requesting this bond, you need to act now.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects IATSE Local 50 members and their benefit funds if you fail to pay earned wages or remit required fringe benefit contributions. The union — as the obligee — can make a claim against the bond to recover any shortfall. It is not general liability insurance and does not cover injuries or property damage. It exists solely to back your financial obligation to workers covered by the Local 50 collective bargaining agreement.
When is it Required?
Before a single Local 50 crew member can be dispatched to your production, the bond must already be in place and proof must be delivered to the union. The bond is not something you obtain after hiring begins — Local 50 requires it as a condition of doing business with their members. If your CBA is new or recently renewed and the union has requested this bond, the clock is already running. Do not wait for a dispatch call to trigger action.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a California obligation tied specifically to the jurisdiction of IATSE Local 50, which covers theatrical stage employees working under that local's collective bargaining agreements in the state. It is not a general California labor license bond and it is not interchangeable with bonds issued for other IATSE locals. Coverage applies to your obligations under the Local 50 CBA wherever those work calls occur within the union's California jurisdiction.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and you'll be taken directly to the secure surety portal in a new tab, where you can complete your application and purchase in minutes. Once approved, your bond documents are issued digitally so you can deliver proof to IATSE Local 50 right away. No phone tag, no waiting on an agent — the process is fully online.
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