Illinois Int'l Assoc. of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental & Reinforcing Iron Workers Local No. 1 Bond
Overview
Get bonded and show Iron Workers Local No. 1 that your obligation to pay wages, welfare contributions, and union benefits is backed by a financial guarantee. This bond protects union members in Illinois by ensuring that signatory contractors follow through on every commitment made under the collective bargaining agreement. If contributions go unpaid, the bond gives the union a direct path to recovery. Having this bond in place is a prerequisite for working under a Local No. 1 agreement.
Who Needs This Bond?
Contractors who have signed or are entering into a collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental & Reinforcing Iron Workers Local No. 1 in Illinois need this bond. Steel erectors, ironwork subcontractors, and general contractors employing Local No. 1 members are the typical applicants. If your company uses union iron workers on any Illinois job site covered by Local No. 1, the union will require this bond before work begins. It applies regardless of whether your company is based in Illinois or operating here from out of state.
What is this Bond For?
Iron Workers Local No. 1 uses this bond to secure the wages, fringe benefits, and welfare fund contributions owed to its members under the collective bargaining agreement. The bond holds the signatory contractor financially accountable — not just contractually. If a contractor fails to pay wages or remit contributions to the union's benefit funds, Local No. 1 can make a claim against this bond to recover those amounts. It is a direct protection for the workers and the funds that serve them.
When is it Required?
Signing a collective bargaining agreement with Iron Workers Local No. 1 is the moment this bond becomes mandatory. The union will not authorize covered work to proceed on an Illinois job site until the bonding requirement is satisfied. Renewals or changes to your agreement may also trigger a new bond requirement. Do not wait until you are already mobilized on a project — get bonded before the agreement is executed.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is specific to Illinois and is tied to the jurisdiction of Iron Workers Local No. 1. It covers all job sites where Local No. 1 members perform work under the collective bargaining agreement. It is a union-imposed requirement, not a state licensing requirement, and is enforced by the union itself.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' to open the secure surety portal in a new tab and begin your application immediately. You will enter your contractor information, agree to the bond terms, and receive your bond documents without waiting on an agent callback. The entire process is designed to get you bonded fast so your agreement with Local No. 1 can move forward.
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