Illinois Sheet Metal Workers Union Local No. 73 Wage and Welfare Bond
Overview
Contracted to perform work covered by Sheet Metal Workers Union Local No. 73 in Illinois? You need this bond before you touch a job. The Illinois Sheet Metal Workers Union Local No. 73 Wage and Welfare Bond guarantees that signatory employers fulfill their wage and fringe benefit obligations to union members. It protects workers and the union trust funds if an employer fails to make required payments.
Who Needs This Bond?
You are a sheet metal contractor who has signed a collective bargaining agreement with Local No. 73 and is now required to post a wage and welfare bond as a condition of that agreement. Any employer — whether a large mechanical contractor or a small sheet metal shop — who becomes signatory to Local No. 73 must secure this bond. It applies across Illinois wherever Local No. 73 jurisdiction covers the work. If you have received a notice from the union or trust fund administrators demanding proof of bond, this is the bond you need.
What is this Bond For?
This bond exists to protect Sheet Metal Workers Union Local No. 73 members and the associated welfare, pension, and benefit trust funds. If you as the employer fail to remit wages or required fringe benefit contributions, the union or trust fund administrators can file a claim against the bond to recover those amounts. It is not a performance bond for construction quality — it specifically covers the payment obligations created by your collective bargaining agreement with Local No. 73. The bond holds signatory contractors financially accountable for every dollar owed to workers and funds under that agreement.
When is it Required?
Before you perform any work under the jurisdiction of Local No. 73, the bond must already be in place. The union will not allow an unqualified signatory employer to proceed without evidence that the bond is active. This means you cannot wait until a claim arises or a project begins to purchase it. Secure the bond first, provide proof to the union or trust fund administrator, and then proceed with covered work.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is specific to the jurisdiction of Sheet Metal Workers Union Local No. 73 in Illinois. It applies wherever Local No. 73 has jurisdiction over sheet metal work under your collective bargaining agreement. This is not a statewide government license requirement — it is a union contract requirement enforced by Local No. 73 and its trust fund trustees.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Complete the application with your business information and the required bond amount specified by your agreement with Local No. 73. Once approved, your bond documents are issued digitally so you can deliver proof to the union without delay.
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