Missouri Cement Masons Local No. 527 Wage and Welfare Bond
Overview
Contractors working with cement masons covered under Missouri Cement Masons Local No. 527 are required to secure this Wage and Welfare Bond before they can put union workers on the job. It guarantees that wages and fringe benefit contributions owed to those workers — and to the union's welfare funds — will actually be paid. If you fall short on payroll or benefit contributions, this bond gives the union a direct financial remedy. It is a condition of your labor agreement, not a state license.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are a contractor or subcontractor who has signed a collective bargaining agreement with Missouri Cement Masons Local No. 527, this bond is required of you. It applies to any employer who hires cement masons covered under that local's jurisdiction and who owes wage and fringe benefit contributions under the agreement. Residential, commercial, and industrial contractors alike must comply if their workforce includes members of Local 527. You cannot legally employ these union workers without posting this bond first.
What is this Bond For?
This bond exists to protect cement mason workers and their benefit funds if a signatory contractor fails to pay wages or remit required fringe benefit contributions. Local No. 527 — acting on behalf of its members and the associated trust funds — is the protected party. The bond creates a financial backstop so that health, welfare, pension, and other benefit obligations don't go unpaid when a contractor defaults. It holds employers accountable to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
When is it Required?
Renewal terms are set by your labor agreement with Local No. 527 — you must maintain continuous bond coverage for as long as you employ workers under the union's jurisdiction. A lapse in coverage can trigger a work stoppage or put you in breach of your collective bargaining agreement. Most signatory contractors treat this as an ongoing obligation rather than a one-time filing. Check your agreement for any specific renewal windows or bond amount adjustments tied to your payroll volume.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide in Missouri wherever Missouri Cement Masons Local No. 527 has jurisdiction over the work being performed. It is not tied to a specific city, county, or state licensing agency — it is a labor-agreement requirement enforced by the union. Any job site in the local's coverage area where you employ union cement masons falls under this obligation.
How to Buy Online
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