California Transport Workers Union Local 874 Wage Welfare Bond
Overview
Employers bound by the California Transport Workers Union Local 874 collective bargaining agreement need this bond to guarantee that promised wages and fringe benefits actually reach the workers who earned them. It is a financial backstop — a third-party guarantee that the union's members won't be left short on pay, health contributions, pension payments, or other contractually obligated benefits. Bond Titan makes it fast and straightforward to secure this coverage online without waiting on an agent.
Who Needs This Bond?
Your situation: you are an employer who has signed or is signing a labor agreement with Transport Workers Union Local 874 in California, and the union or a trust fund is requiring a surety bond as a condition of that agreement. Typically, this covers contractors, transportation operators, or related businesses whose workforce is represented by Local 874. The bond protects the union's members — not the employer — so the obligation to post it falls entirely on you as the signatory employer. If Local 874 or a joint labor-management trust fund has told you this bond is required, this is the bond you need.
What is this Bond For?
This bond guarantees that the employer will pay wages and make all required fringe benefit contributions — including health and welfare, pension, and any other fund contributions spelled out in the Local 874 collective bargaining agreement. If the employer fails to make those payments, the bond gives the union or the applicable trust funds a mechanism to recover the unpaid amounts. It puts financial teeth behind the labor contract, ensuring workers aren't left without promised compensation or benefit coverage.
When is it Required?
Before any covered work begins under a Local 874 collective bargaining agreement, the bond must already be in force — the union or trust fund will not accept a promise to obtain it later. The requirement is triggered at the point of signing the labor agreement or, in some cases, when an employer is brought into compliance after an audit or organizing drive. Letting the bond lapse mid-contract can put the employer in immediate breach of the labor agreement, so continuous coverage is essential throughout the term of the CBA.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a California-specific obligation tied directly to Transport Workers Union Local 874 and its collective bargaining agreements within the state. It is not a state license bond issued by a California regulatory agency — it is a private labor-contract requirement enforced by the union and associated trust funds. Coverage is specific to the employer's operations covered under the Local 874 agreement.
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 business information, complete the application, and move straight to checkout. The process is fully online with no phone tag or agent waiting. Once approved, your bond documentation is ready to deliver to Local 874 or the applicable trust fund.
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