California Resilient Floor and Decorative Covering Local No. 1247 Wage and Welfare Bond
Overview
Flooring contractors in California who employ union members under Local No. 1247 are required to post this Wage and Welfare Bond before work begins. It guarantees that workers covered by the collective bargaining agreement receive every dollar of wages and fringe benefits they've earned. If an employer falls short — missing payroll contributions, health fund payments, or pension obligations — the bond exists to make those workers whole. This is a union compliance requirement, not a state license bond.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are a flooring or decorative covering contractor in California who has signed a collective bargaining agreement with Resilient Floor and Decorative Covering Local No. 1247, this bond is your obligation. Union signatory employers post this bond to satisfy the trust fund and welfare contribution requirements spelled out in the CBA. It applies whether you are a small shop with a handful of installers or a larger contractor working multiple commercial sites. Failing to maintain this bond puts your ability to use union labor — and your signatory status — at risk.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects union members and the benefit trust funds associated with Local No. 1247. It guarantees that wage payments and fringe benefit contributions — including health, welfare, pension, and training fund obligations — are made on time and in full. When an employer fails to remit these contributions as required by the collective bargaining agreement, the bond provides a financial backstop so workers and their funds are not left unpaid. It is a direct protection mechanism built into the union contract structure.
When is it Required?
Renewal and ongoing maintenance of this bond are tied directly to your active status as a union signatory employer. As long as you employ workers covered by the Local No. 1247 collective bargaining agreement, the bond must remain in force without a lapse. Any gap in coverage can trigger a default under the CBA, which may result in suspension of your ability to dispatch union workers. Stay ahead of any expiration date and confirm your bond is active before each payroll reporting period.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide across California for contractors signatory to the Local No. 1247 collective bargaining agreement. It is not a city or county permit bond — it is a labor union compliance requirement that follows the scope of your union contract wherever covered work is performed in California. The bond is held by or filed with Local No. 1247 and its associated trust funds, not a state agency.
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