Illinois Int'l Assoc. of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental & Reinforcing Iron Workers Local No. 1 Bond
Overview
Signing a contract with Iron Workers Local No. 1 in Illinois means your company has agreed to guarantee wage, welfare, and fringe benefit contributions on behalf of your union-represented ironworkers. This bond backs that commitment — protecting the union and its members if contributions go unpaid. Contractors who employ ironworkers covered by Local No. 1's collective bargaining agreement are typically required to secure this bond before work begins. It is a direct condition of your labor agreement, not a state license requirement.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are a contractor in Illinois who has signed or is about to sign a collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental & Reinforcing Iron Workers Local No. 1, this bond is required of you. It applies to general contractors, specialty ironwork subcontractors, and any employer who brings union ironworkers onto a job site under Local No. 1's jurisdiction. Your union agreement spells out the bond obligation — this is the bond that satisfies it. Without it, you cannot legally employ Local No. 1 members on covered projects.
What is this Bond For?
Local No. 1 requires this bond to ensure that contributing employers actually pay wages, benefits, pension contributions, and other fringe benefit funds as required under the collective bargaining agreement. If an employer fails to make those payments, the union or its trust funds can make a claim against the bond to recover what is owed. This bond is not about licensing — it is about financial accountability to the workers and the union benefit funds they depend on. It gives Local No. 1 a direct financial remedy when an employer defaults on labor obligations.
When is it Required?
This bond must be in place before you begin employing Iron Workers Local No. 1 members on any covered project, and it must remain active for as long as you operate under the collective bargaining agreement. If your agreement renews, verify that your bond coverage continues without a gap — a lapse can trigger a default notice from the union. Some employers are required to provide proof of bond at the start of each new project or at the union's request. Do not wait until a job starts to secure this bond; the obligation begins when you sign the labor agreement.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is specific to Iron Workers Local No. 1, which operates under Illinois jurisdiction and covers ironwork across the greater Chicago area and surrounding region. It is a union-mandated bond tied directly to Local No. 1's collective bargaining agreement — not a statewide license bond issued by a government agency. Any employer working under Local No. 1's jurisdiction and CBA must secure this bond regardless of where their company is headquartered.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' to open the secure surety portal in a new tab, where you can complete your application and purchase this bond entirely online. The process is straightforward — enter your business information, answer the required questions, and receive your bond documentation without waiting on an agent callback. Once issued, you can provide proof of bond directly to Local No. 1 as required by your agreement.
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