Illinois Architectural Iron Workers Union Local No. 63 Wage Welfare Bond
Overview
Contractors and employers who hire members of the Architectural Iron Workers Union Local No. 63 in Illinois are required to post this bond as a condition of working under a union collective bargaining agreement. It guarantees that wages, welfare contributions, and other benefit fund payments owed to union workers are actually paid. If an employer falls short, the bond stands behind those obligations. This is a labor compliance bond tied directly to your agreement with Local No. 63.
Who Needs This Bond?
You're a contractor or employer in Illinois who has signed or is signing a collective bargaining agreement with the Architectural Iron Workers Union Local No. 63. Any employer who uses Local 63 ironworkers on a project and is bound by the union's wage and welfare fund requirements must provide this bond. It is not optional — the union or its benefit funds require it as a financial guarantee before you put ironworkers on the job. Specialty contractors, general contractors, and subcontractors operating under this agreement all fall into this category.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the workers and benefit funds of Architectural Iron Workers Union Local No. 63 when an employer fails to make required payments. Covered obligations typically include wages earned, health and welfare fund contributions, pension contributions, and other fringe benefits mandated by the collective bargaining agreement. If you fail to remit those payments, the union or its funds can make a claim against the bond to recover what is owed. It is a financial backstop ensuring your workers and their benefits are protected regardless of whether you pay.
When is it Required?
Before ironworkers from Local No. 63 can be dispatched to your jobsite, the bond must already be in force. The union will not allow members to report to work for an employer who has not satisfied the bonding requirement under the collective bargaining agreement. If you are in the middle of negotiating or signing a new agreement, secure the bond immediately — delays in bonding mean delays in getting workers on the job. Do not wait until your first payroll cycle to address this requirement.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide in Illinois and is specific to employers bound by the collective bargaining agreement with Architectural Iron Workers Union Local No. 63. It is not a state-issued license bond — it is a labor union requirement tied to your agreement with Local 63 and its affiliated benefit funds. The obligation exists wherever in Illinois you are performing work using Local 63 members.
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