Illinois Operative Plasters and Cement Masons Local Union No. 90 Wage & Fringe Benefits Bond
Overview
Get bonded and demonstrate to Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons Local Union No. 90 that your employees will be paid every dollar they are owed — wages and fringe benefits alike. This bond backs that promise with a financial guarantee that protects workers when an employer falls short. Contractors working under Local 90 agreements in Illinois need this bond in place before work begins. It is a direct requirement of the union, not a state licensing agency.
Who Needs This Bond?
Contractors and employers who have signed a collective bargaining agreement with Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons Local Union No. 90 need this bond. If your company hires journeymen or apprentices covered under Local 90's agreement anywhere in Illinois, you are the principal on this bond. Plastering, stucco, EIFS, and cement mason contractors are the most common applicants. Any signatory employer obligated to pay union scale wages and contribute to benefit funds falls into this group.
What is this Bond For?
This bond guarantees that a signatory contractor will pay wages, health and welfare contributions, pension contributions, vacation pay, and any other fringe benefits required by the Local Union No. 90 collective bargaining agreement. If the employer fails to make those payments, Local 90 or the affected trust funds can make a claim against the bond to recover what workers are owed. It protects union members from wage theft and benefit fund shortfalls. The bond keeps the union's trust funds whole when an employer defaults.
When is it Required?
Signing a collective bargaining agreement with Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons Local Union No. 90 is the moment this bond becomes mandatory. Before your first covered employee steps onto a job site, the union requires proof that this bond is in force. If your bond lapses while you remain a signatory contractor, you are out of compliance with the CBA. Renewing or replacing the bond before expiration keeps your crews working without interruption.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a requirement of Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons Local Union No. 90, which covers signatory contractors operating throughout Illinois. It is a union-imposed obligation, not a statewide license requirement issued by a government agency. Any job site where Local 90 members are employed under the CBA falls within the bond's scope.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' to open the secure surety portal in a new tab and complete your application. You will enter your business details, the required bond amount specified by Local 90, and submit your information — the process takes minutes. Once approved, your bond documents are ready for delivery to the union.
Why Bond Titan?
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