Ohio Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 23 OH-WV-KY Wage and Welfare Bond
Overview
Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky contractors who employ bricklayers and allied craftworkers under the jurisdiction of Local 23 are bound by specific wage and fringe benefit obligations. This bond backs those obligations, guaranteeing that covered employees receive every dollar owed to them in wages, health and welfare contributions, pension payments, and other required benefits. Failing to post this bond means you cannot legally operate under the Local 23 collective bargaining agreement. Bond Titan makes it fast and straightforward to get covered.
Who Needs This Bond?
You've been told by Local 23 — the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers union covering Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky — that you need this bond before you can put workers on the job under their agreement. Masonry contractors, tile setters, and other allied trade employers who have signed or are signing a collective bargaining agreement with Local 23 are the principals on this bond. If you are signatory to the CBA and your crews include members of Local 23, this requirement applies directly to you. It does not matter whether you are a large commercial contractor or a small specialty shop — the union's bond requirement applies across the board.
What is this Bond For?
Local 23 requires this bond to protect its members' wages and welfare fund contributions from non-payment or underpayment by signatory employers. If you fail to remit wages, health and welfare contributions, pension fund payments, or other fringe benefits spelled out in the collective bargaining agreement, the union or its benefit funds can make a claim against the bond to recover those amounts. The bond is not insurance for your business — it is a financial guarantee to the union and its members that you will honor your labor obligations. It exists specifically because the wage-and-welfare obligations under the Local 23 CBA are legally enforceable commitments.
When is it Required?
Before a single covered worker starts on your jobsite under the Local 23 collective bargaining agreement, the bond must already be in place. Local 23 will require proof of the bond as a condition of your signatory status — you cannot defer it until after work begins. Renewals must stay current without any lapse; a gap in coverage can trigger a compliance issue with the union even if your workers never miss a paycheck. Get this bond handled now, before your first day of work under the agreement.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond covers employer obligations within the tri-state jurisdiction of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 23, which encompasses Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. It is a union-specific requirement, not a state license bond issued by any of the three state governments. Your coverage is tied to your agreement with Local 23, meaning it follows the geographic scope of that bargaining unit wherever it sends your crews.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Complete the application for the Ohio Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 23 Wage and Welfare Bond, pay, and receive your bond documentation. The process is fully online — no agent callback required.
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