Massachusetts New England Regional Council Of Carpenters United Wage and Welfare Bond
Overview
Contractors working under the New England Regional Council of Carpenters (NERCC) jurisdiction in Massachusetts must secure this Wage and Welfare Bond before performing covered work. It guarantees that wages, health benefits, pension contributions, and other fringe benefits owed to union carpenters will actually be paid. If a contractor fails to meet those obligations, the bond stands behind them. This is a union labor compliance requirement — not a state license — and it must be in place before work begins.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are a contractor or subcontractor performing carpentry work covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the New England Regional Council of Carpenters in Massachusetts, this bond is required of you. It applies to both union signatory contractors and those brought under NERCC jurisdiction through project labor agreements. You cannot delay or substitute — the Council requires this bond as a condition of performing covered work. If you have received notice from NERCC or a general contractor has flagged it, this is the bond you need.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects union carpenters and the NERCC benefit funds from contractor non-payment. Wages, welfare contributions, pension payments, and vacation or annuity fund obligations are all covered under the bond's guarantee. If a contractor defaults on those payments, the Council can make a claim against the bond to recover what workers and funds are owed. It holds contractors financially accountable for every dollar promised under the applicable labor agreement.
When is it Required?
Ongoing compliance is the rule here — this bond must remain active for as long as you are performing work under NERCC jurisdiction in Massachusetts. If the bond lapses or is cancelled without a replacement in place, you are out of compliance immediately and can be barred from covered job sites. The requirement is triggered when you first sign a collective bargaining agreement or take on a project covered by NERCC jurisdiction, and it does not end until your covered work does. Keep your bond continuous to avoid work stoppages or fund claims.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide in Massachusetts under the jurisdiction of the New England Regional Council of Carpenters. It is not a state-issued license bond — it is a union labor compliance bond required directly by the NERCC as a condition of working under their agreements. Any covered project site in Massachusetts falls within its scope.
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