New York United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America Wage and Fringe Benefits Bond
Overview
Contractors working under United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America agreements in New York are required to post this bond before they can put carpenters to work on a union job. It guarantees that wages owed to covered workers and contributions owed to fringe benefit funds — think health, pension, and annuity — will actually be paid. If a contractor defaults on those obligations, the bond gives the union a direct financial remedy. This is a labor-compliance bond, not a general liability policy.
Who Needs This Bond?
Signatory contractors — whether general contractors, subcontractors, or specialty carpentry firms — who have signed a collective bargaining agreement with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America in New York need this bond. It is required of the employer, not the individual carpenter. If your company hires UBC-represented carpenters on any New York project, you are the principal on this bond. Out-of-state contractors working union carpentry jobs in New York are not exempt.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects carpenters and the benefit funds they depend on when a signatory employer fails to meet payroll or remit fringe benefit contributions. Wages and fund contributions are separate obligations — both are covered. If your company closes, walks off a job, or simply stops sending checks to the benefit trust funds, the bond is the financial backstop. It holds you accountable to the specific monetary commitments written into your UBC collective bargaining agreement.
When is it Required?
Signing a collective bargaining agreement with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America in New York is the trigger. The bond must be in place before covered carpenters are dispatched to your jobs. It is not a one-time filing that expires with a project — it must remain active for the duration of your signatory status. Renewal or replacement of the bond is required before the existing bond term lapses.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide across New York and covers any project where UBC-represented carpenters are employed under a collective bargaining agreement. It is a labor-union requirement, not a New York State government license requirement. The bond travels with your signatory obligation wherever you work carpenters in New York.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Enter your contractor information, complete the bond application, and move through checkout — no agent callback required. Once approved, your bond document is issued digitally and ready to deliver to the union.
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