New Jersey Operating Engineers Local No. 825 Fringe Benefits Bond
Overview
Get bonded and keep your contracts with Operating Engineers Local No. 825 moving forward without interruption. This surety bond guarantees that contributing employers will meet their fringe benefit obligations to the union trust funds — covering items like health, pension, and other negotiated benefits. When you carry this bond, the union and its trustees have a financial backstop if contributions fall short. It is a required commitment for employers who work under Local 825's collective bargaining agreements in New Jersey.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are an employer in New Jersey operating under a collective bargaining agreement with Operating Engineers Local No. 825, this bond is required as a condition of that labor relationship. Contractors and employers in construction, heavy equipment, and related industries who hire Local 825 members are the primary applicants. You are likely required to secure this bond before or during the term of your labor agreement, and failure to maintain it can jeopardize your ability to continue working under that contract. This is not a state license bond — it is a union trust fund protection bond tied directly to your obligations as a contributing employer.
What is this Bond For?
Operating Engineers Local No. 825 uses this bond to protect its fringe benefit trust funds from employer non-payment. If a contributing employer fails to remit required fringe benefit contributions — such as health insurance, pension, vacation, or annuity payments — the bond provides a financial remedy for the trust funds. The trustees of Local 825's benefit funds are the obligees, and they can make a claim against the bond if your contributions go unpaid or are deficient. This bond does not cover wages directly — it is specifically tied to fringe benefit fund contributions.
When is it Required?
Renewal and ongoing compliance are critical with this bond — Local 825 and its trust fund administrators typically require continuous coverage throughout the life of your collective bargaining agreement. You will need this bond in place before you begin working under the agreement or, in some cases, upon your first audit or contribution cycle. If your existing bond expires or is cancelled, your standing as a contributing employer can be suspended until coverage is reinstated. Do not allow a gap in coverage if you have active employees working under Local 825 jurisdiction.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide across New Jersey, wherever Operating Engineers Local No. 825 has jurisdiction under a collective bargaining agreement. Local 825 represents operating engineers across a broad geographic area of the state, so the bond follows your job sites and your labor obligations — not a single city or county. Any employer contributing to Local 825's trust funds in New Jersey falls under this bond's scope.
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