Missouri Iron Workeres Local No. 396 Fringe and Wage Benefits Bond
Overview
Missouri Iron Workers Local No. 396 enforces fringe and wage benefit obligations through a dedicated surety bond requirement for signatory contractors. This bond guarantees that contributions to health, pension, vacation, and other benefit funds are made on time and in full. If a contractor fails to meet those obligations, the union and its benefit funds have a financial backstop to recover what's owed. Contractors working under the Local 396 collective bargaining agreement need this bond before they put iron in the ground.
Who Needs This Bond?
You're a Missouri ironworking contractor who has signed or is about to sign a collective bargaining agreement with Iron Workers Local No. 396. That agreement requires you to post this surety bond as a condition of employing union ironworkers on your jobsites. It applies whether you're a general contractor, an erection subcontractor, or a specialty fabricator performing covered work under the CBA. If Local 396 has told you a bond is required, this is the bond you need.
What is this Bond For?
Iron Workers Local No. 396 uses this bond to protect its members' earned fringe and wage benefits — contributions that fund healthcare, retirement, and other negotiated benefits. When a signatory contractor falls behind or defaults on those contributions, the bond gives the union and its trust funds a direct financial remedy. Bond proceeds can be claimed to cover unpaid wages or delinquent fund contributions. It keeps the benefit system solvent and ensures ironworkers receive what their labor contracts promise.
When is it Required?
Before a single union ironworker can be dispatched to your project, the bond must already be in place. Local 396 requires the bond at the time you enter the collective bargaining agreement, not after work begins. Delays in posting the bond can delay your dispatch list and stall your project. Get the bond secured now so it's on file with the union before your crew shows up on day one.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Missouri requirement tied to the jurisdiction of Iron Workers Local No. 396. It applies to all covered ironwork performed by signatory contractors anywhere within Local 396's geographic jurisdiction in Missouri. It is not a state license bond — it is a union-specific obligation tied to your collective bargaining agreement.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab where you can complete your application and purchase the bond. The process is straightforward and designed for contractors who need to move fast. Once issued, your bond document is ready for submission directly to Iron Workers Local No. 396.
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