New York Plumbers and Steamfitters Local No. 267 and Local No. 81 Wage and Fringe Benefits Bond
Overview
Plumbers and steamfitters who work under collective bargaining agreements with Local No. 267 and Local No. 81 in New York depend on this bond for protection. It guarantees that employers bound by those union agreements will pay all required wages and fringe benefits in full and on time. If an employer defaults on those obligations, the bond gives the unions and their members a financial remedy. This is a labor compliance bond — not a general contractor license bond — and it exists specifically to back the wage and benefit commitments made at the bargaining table.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are a plumbing or steamfitting contractor in New York who employs workers under a collective bargaining agreement with Plumbers and Steamfitters Local No. 267 or Local No. 81, you need this bond. The union — not a state agency — requires it as a condition of the labor agreement. Contractors who fail to secure it are typically barred from employing union members on covered jobs. It applies regardless of project size or company structure.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects union members and their benefit funds from wage theft and unpaid fringe contributions. When a covered employer fails to remit wages, health and welfare contributions, pension payments, or other contractually required benefits, the bond provides a fund from which those losses can be recovered. The obligees — Local No. 267, Local No. 81, and their associated benefit funds — can make a claim against the bond to recover what is owed. It is a direct financial backstop for the obligations your collective bargaining agreement already requires.
When is it Required?
This bond must be in place before you can employ workers covered by the Local No. 267 or Local No. 81 collective bargaining agreement. Because this is an ongoing labor obligation rather than a one-time permit requirement, the bond typically runs continuously for as long as you employ union members under the agreement. Any lapse in coverage can trigger an immediate suspension of your right to use union labor on New York projects. Keep the bond active and current throughout the life of your labor agreement.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide throughout New York wherever Plumbers and Steamfitters Local No. 267 and Local No. 81 have jurisdiction. It is a union-driven requirement, not a state licensing requirement, so it follows the geographic coverage of the collective bargaining agreements rather than any single city or county boundary. Contractors operating on covered projects anywhere in the locals' jurisdiction must maintain this bond.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' to open the secure surety portal in a new tab. Enter your business information, answer a few questions about your contracting operation, and complete the application. Once approved, your bond documents are issued digitally so you can deliver proof to the union without delay.
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