Illinois IBEW Local No. 134 Employer's Wage (1 to 5 Employees) Bond
Overview
Illinois contractors who employ union electricians under IBEW Local No. 134 are required to post this bond before they can put those workers on a job. It guarantees that wages and welfare benefits owed to employees covered by the Local 134 collective bargaining agreement will actually be paid. Specifically sized for employers with one to five employees, this bond is calibrated to the scale of your workforce. If you've been told by Local 134 or your signatory agreement that you need this bond, this is where you get it.
Who Needs This Bond?
You're an electrical contractor in the greater Chicago area who has signed a collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local No. 134 and employs between one and five union electricians. That CBA requires you to post an Employer's Wage bond before your workers can perform covered work. This is not a state license bond — it's a union-mandated requirement tied directly to your signatory status with Local 134. If your headcount falls in that one-to-five range, this is the correct bond for your situation.
What is this Bond For?
IBEW Local No. 134 uses this bond to protect covered employees from wage theft and benefit nonpayment. If you fall behind on wages, fail to remit welfare fund contributions, or otherwise breach your obligations under the collective bargaining agreement, Local 134 or affected workers can make a claim against this bond to recover what's owed. Bond Titan is the obligee's protection and your proof of financial commitment to your workforce. It keeps your signatory status in good standing so your crew stays on the job.
When is it Required?
Before your employees can work under the Local 134 CBA, this bond must already be in place. There is no grace period after signing a signatory agreement — the bond is a condition of participation, not an afterthought. If you're onboarding new union electricians or renewing your standing with Local 134, get the bond handled first. Delays in bonding mean delays on the job site.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is specific to employers operating under the IBEW Local No. 134 collective bargaining agreement, which covers the greater Chicago area and surrounding jurisdictions under Local 134's territory. It is not a statewide Illinois license bond — it is a union requirement tied to your specific signatory agreement with Local 134. Employers working under a different IBEW local need the bond that corresponds to that local's requirements.
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. Enter your business details, complete the application, and your bond documents are processed quickly — no waiting on an agent to call you back. Once issued, you'll have the documentation Local 134 requires to keep your signatory status current.
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