Maryland Operating Engineers Local No. 77 Fringe Benefits Bond
Overview
Get bonded and demonstrate to Operating Engineers Local No. 77 that your fringe benefit obligations are backed by a financial guarantee. This Maryland bond protects union members by ensuring contributions owed to the Local 77 fringe benefit funds are actually paid. Contractors and employers working under a collective bargaining agreement with Local No. 77 need this bond in place before they can operate under that agreement without interruption.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are an employer or contractor in Maryland who has signed a collective bargaining agreement with Operating Engineers Local No. 77, this bond is a condition of that agreement. It applies to you whether you are a general contractor, subcontractor, or specialty trade employer whose workforce includes operating engineers covered by Local 77. Missing this bond can put your ability to use union labor under the agreement at risk.
What is this Bond For?
This bond guarantees that you will make all required contributions to the fringe benefit funds established under the Local No. 77 collective bargaining agreement — covering items like health, pension, and training fund contributions. If you fail to pay what is owed, the bond gives the union's benefit trustees a financial remedy. It protects the workers who earned those benefits and the funds that administer them.
When is it Required?
Renewal timing is tied to the terms set by Local No. 77 and the applicable trust fund administrators, so stay ahead of your expiration to avoid a lapse that could halt your work under the agreement. This bond is typically required at the outset of your agreement with Local 77 and must remain continuously in force for as long as you employ operating engineers covered under that contract. Any gap in coverage could constitute a breach of your collective bargaining obligations.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Maryland requirement tied specifically to the collective bargaining agreement with Operating Engineers Local No. 77. It is not a state license bond — it is a contractual and labor-relations requirement enforced at the union and trust fund level. Your obligation runs wherever in Maryland you perform work under the Local 77 agreement.
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 your bond quickly without waiting on an agent. Have your business information and any relevant details about your Local 77 agreement ready to move through the process efficiently. Once approved, your bond document is available for immediate delivery.
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