Maryland Plumbers Local No. 5 Wage and Fringe Benefits Bond
Overview
Workers in the plumbing trade deserve to receive every dollar they've earned — wages, health benefits, pension contributions, and other fringe benefits guaranteed under their labor agreement. This bond backs that promise by holding signatory plumbing contractors accountable to the terms negotiated by Maryland Plumbers Local No. 5. If a contractor fails to pay what's owed, the bond provides a financial remedy for affected workers and the union trust funds. Buying this bond is a condition of doing union plumbing work in Maryland under Local No. 5's jurisdiction.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are a plumbing contractor who has signed a collective bargaining agreement with Maryland Plumbers Local No. 5, this bond is required before you put union members to work. It is not a state license bond — it is a labor compliance bond demanded directly by the union as a condition of the agreement. Contractors who perform commercial, residential, or industrial plumbing work using Local No. 5 labor must maintain this bond continuously. Letting it lapse can trigger a work stoppage and put your signatory status at risk.
What is this Bond For?
Maryland Plumbers Local No. 5 uses this bond to protect its members and the associated fringe benefit trust funds from contractor non-payment. If you miss payroll, fail to remit health and welfare contributions, or skip pension fund payments, a claim can be filed against this bond. It is a wage and fringe benefits bond, meaning it covers both direct worker compensation and the employer-side contributions that fund union member benefits. The bond gives the union an enforceable financial guarantee — not just a verbal commitment.
When is it Required?
This bond must be in place before your work under the Local No. 5 agreement begins, and it must remain active for as long as you employ Local No. 5 members. There is no single renewal date tied to a state license cycle — your obligation to maintain continuous coverage is ongoing and runs with the collective bargaining agreement itself. If the bond is cancelled or allowed to lapse, Local No. 5 can halt your access to union labor until compliant coverage is restored. Staying current is an active responsibility, not a one-time checkbox.
Where Does it Apply?
Maryland Plumbers Local No. 5 represents plumbers across its Maryland jurisdiction, and this bond applies wherever you deploy Local No. 5 members on a job site in that territory. It is not filed with a state licensing board — it is issued in favor of the union and its associated trust funds as the obligee. The geographic reach of the bond tracks the union's jurisdiction, not a specific county or municipal boundary.
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