Missouri Greater St. Louis Construction Laborer's Wage Welfare Bond
Overview
Contractors working under the Greater St. Louis Construction Laborers' union agreement need this bond to guarantee that wages and fringe benefits are paid in full to covered workers. It is a financial guarantee that sits between your company's labor obligations and the workers who depend on them. If you've been told by your union or signatory agreement that this bond is required, this is the page to act on.
Who Needs This Bond?
You're a construction contractor in the Greater St. Louis area who has signed — or is about to sign — a collective bargaining agreement with the Construction Laborers' union. Any signatory contractor obligated under that agreement to pay wages and fringe benefit contributions to covered laborers must carry this bond. It applies whether you are a general contractor, subcontractor, or specialty trade firm using union laborers on your jobsites. If the union or your labor agreement specifically calls for a Wage Welfare Bond, this is the one.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the union trust funds and individual laborers if your company fails to remit wages or fringe benefit contributions as required under the collective bargaining agreement. The union or its trustees are the obligee — they can make a claim on this bond to recover unpaid wages, health and welfare contributions, pension payments, or other benefit fund obligations. It is not liability insurance and does not cover jobsite injuries or property damage. Its sole purpose is to back your contractual promise to pay your workers and their benefit funds on time and in full.
When is it Required?
Before you put a single union laborer to work on a Greater St. Louis jobsite, this bond must already be in place. The collective bargaining agreement typically requires proof of the bond prior to the start of work or as a condition of remaining a signatory contractor in good standing. Do not wait until your first payroll run — get bonded before work begins so you are compliant from day one.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is specific to the Greater St. Louis construction market and the laborers' union operating in that jurisdiction. It covers your obligations under the applicable collective bargaining agreement for projects where that agreement governs labor. It is not a statewide license bond issued by a Missouri state agency — it is a contractual requirement tied to your union signatory status in the Greater St. Louis area.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page to open the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete your application, review your bond details, and purchase — all in one session without waiting on an agent callback. Once issued, your bond documents are available immediately for download and delivery to your union representative.
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