Illinois Laborers Int'l Union Of North America Union Nos. 149, 582, 1035 Wage and Welfare Bond
Overview
Contractors and employers working under agreements with Illinois Laborers International Union of North America Local Nos. 149, 582, and 1035 are required to secure this Wage and Welfare Bond before performing covered work. This bond guarantees that union-covered employees receive every dollar of wages and fringe benefit contributions they are owed under the collective bargaining agreement. It protects the union trust funds and workers directly — and it protects you from costly disputes down the line. Failing to carry this bond can block you from working on union job sites in Illinois.
Who Needs This Bond?
Employers — typically contractors and subcontractors in the construction or labor trades — who have signed or intend to sign a collective bargaining agreement with LIUNA Local 149, 582, or 1035 in Illinois need this bond. If your company employs workers covered by any of these three locals, the union's agreement likely mandates this bond as a condition of that relationship. This applies whether you are a general contractor, specialty subcontractor, or any other employer signatory to the applicable union agreement. If a union rep or trust fund administrator told you this bond is required, this is the bond you need.
What is this Bond For?
This bond exists to guarantee that you — as the employer — will fully fund wages and welfare contributions for every hour worked by employees represented by LIUNA Locals 149, 582, or 1035. If you fail to make required payments into the union benefit trust funds, the bond provides a financial backstop that the union or trust funds can draw against. It holds employers accountable to the terms of their collective bargaining agreement and protects workers' health, pension, and benefit funds from nonpayment. The bond is a direct promise to the union and its members that payroll obligations will be honored.
When is it Required?
Signing a collective bargaining agreement with any of these three LIUNA Illinois locals is typically the moment this bond becomes mandatory. Before your company can begin dispatching covered workers or participating in union job sites under Locals 149, 582, or 1035, the bond must already be in place. Some contractors are asked to provide proof of the bond at the time of agreement execution, while others are required to renew it to maintain their signatory status. Either way, do not wait — bond compliance is a condition of working under these union agreements.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide in Illinois to any employer operating under a collective bargaining agreement with LIUNA Local No. 149, Local No. 582, or Local No. 1035. It is not limited to a single county or municipality — it follows the jurisdiction of whichever local or locals cover your workforce. The obligation runs to the union and its associated trust funds, wherever covered work is performed across the state.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page to open the secure surety portal in a new tab — that is where you complete your application and purchase this bond. The process is straightforward: enter your business details, answer a few questions about your union agreement, and submit. Once approved, your bond documents are delivered digitally so you can provide proof to the union without delay.
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