Kansas IBEW Local No. 226 Fringe Benefits Bond
Overview
Signing a collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local No. 226 in Kansas triggers a specific financial obligation — you must back your fringe benefit contributions with a surety bond. This bond guarantees that union fringe benefits, including health, pension, and other negotiated contributions, are paid on time and in full. Contractors who fall short on those payments are held accountable through a claim against the bond, protecting union members from lost benefits. Bond Titan makes it fast to get bonded so you can stay in compliance and keep working.
Who Needs This Bond?
Electrical contractors and signatory employers operating under a collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local No. 226 in Kansas need this bond. Any company that hires IBEW Local 226 members and is required by the union agreement to guarantee fringe benefit contributions must carry it. If your company is newly signing with Local 226 or renewing your agreement, expect this bond to be part of the requirements. It applies statewide — any Kansas employer bound by the Local 226 CBA must comply.
What is this Bond For?
IBEW Local No. 226 uses this bond to protect its members' earned fringe benefits from non-payment. Health coverage, pension contributions, vacation pay, and other negotiated benefits are only as secure as the employer's commitment to pay them. When an employer fails to make those contributions, the bond serves as a financial backstop — the union or its funds can file a claim to recover what members are owed. This bond is not liability insurance; it is a guarantee that your contractual obligations to the union's benefit funds will be honored.
When is it Required?
Entering into or renewing a collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local No. 226 is the moment this bond becomes mandatory. Before covered work can begin — or continue — under the agreement, the bond must be in force. Local 226 requires the bond as a condition of being a signatory contractor, not as a state licensing requirement. Any lapse in coverage while you have active employees working under the CBA puts you in breach of the agreement.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a requirement of IBEW Local No. 226, which covers the Wichita, Kansas area and surrounding jurisdiction. It applies statewide to any employer who is signatory to the Local 226 collective bargaining agreement, regardless of which Kansas county the work is performed in. It is a union-imposed requirement, not a state agency license bond.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' to open the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the application with your business details and the required bond amount specified by your IBEW Local 226 agreement. Once approved, your bond documents are issued digitally so you can deliver proof to the union without delay.
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