California Western States Regional Council of Carpenters Wage and Fringe Bond
Overview
Get bonded with the California Western States Regional Council of Carpenters and demonstrate your commitment to paying every dollar owed in wages and fringe benefits to your covered workers. This bond protects carpenters and their union benefit funds when a contractor fails to meet its payroll and benefit obligations under a collective bargaining agreement. Contractors who work under the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters' jurisdiction in California must carry this bond to maintain their signatory standing and keep jobs running.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are a California contractor who has signed a collective bargaining agreement with the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters, this bond is a condition of that agreement. Any signatory employer — whether a framing subcontractor, finish carpenter, or general contractor performing covered carpentry work — must secure this bond before putting union crews on a job. It is a direct labor-agreement requirement, not a state license prerequisite.
What is this Bond For?
This bond guarantees that the bonded contractor will pay all wages, health and welfare contributions, pension contributions, vacation funds, and other fringe benefits owed under the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters collective bargaining agreement. If a contractor defaults on those obligations, the bond provides a financial remedy for affected workers and benefit trust funds. It is the mechanism the Council uses to enforce wage and benefit compliance across its California membership.
When is it Required?
Renewal and continuous maintenance of this bond are essential — a lapse puts your signatory status and active job assignments at risk. You must have this bond in force before work begins on any project covered by the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters agreement in California. The Council will require evidence of a valid bond as a condition of your ongoing relationship as a signatory employer.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide in California wherever the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters has jurisdiction. It covers work performed under the Council's collective bargaining agreements at any job site within that geographic scope. It is a labor-agreement requirement specific to this union and its California signatory contractors.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' to open the secure surety portal in a new tab and complete your application in minutes. You will enter your contractor information, business details, and bond amount required by the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters. Once approved, your bond document is issued digitally so you can deliver proof to the Council without delay.
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