Maryland Plumbers and Steamfitters Local No. 486 Wage and Fringe Benefits Bond
Overview
Plumbing and mechanical contractors who employ workers under the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local No. 486 collective bargaining agreement in Maryland need this bond before work begins. It guarantees that covered employees receive every dollar of wages and fringe benefits they are owed under the union agreement. If a contractor fails to make those payments, the bond provides a financial remedy for affected workers and the union. Bond Titan makes it fast to get this bond online so your project stays on schedule.
Who Needs This Bond?
Mechanical contractors, plumbing firms, and steamfitting contractors who have signed a labor agreement with Plumbers and Steamfitters Local No. 486 in Maryland are the primary applicants. If your company employs journeymen or apprentices covered under that collective bargaining agreement, this bond is part of your compliance obligation. General contractors who self-perform plumbing or steamfitting work under a Local 486 agreement may also require it.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects Local No. 486 members and the union's benefit funds against unpaid wages and fringe benefit contributions. When a covered employer fails to remit wages, health contributions, pension payments, or other agreed fringe benefits, the bond serves as the financial backstop. It holds the contractor accountable to every obligation spelled out in the Local 486 collective bargaining agreement. Workers and the union can make a claim on the bond if those obligations go unmet.
When is it Required?
Before your first covered employee works a single hour under a Local No. 486 agreement, the bond must already be in place. The requirement is typically triggered when you execute the collective bargaining agreement or become a signatory contractor — not after a violation has occurred. The union or its fund administrators will require proof of the bond as a condition of your signatory status. Getting it issued before that step keeps your ability to bid and staff union jobs uninterrupted.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide across Maryland wherever Plumbers and Steamfitters Local No. 486 has jurisdiction. It is a union-driven requirement, not a state licensing condition, so its geographic scope follows the local's collective bargaining jurisdiction rather than a specific municipality. Contractors working on any Maryland jobsite under a Local 486 labor agreement must maintain the bond for the duration of that agreement.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and it will open the secure surety portal in a new tab. Enter your business information, complete the application, and submit — the process is fully online with no agent callback required. Once approved, your bond documents are issued and ready to deliver to Local No. 486 or its fund administrators.
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