Ohio IBEW Local No. 212 Fringe Benefits Bond
Overview
Electrical contractors working under IBEW Local No. 212 agreements in Ohio are required to post this bond as a condition of their labor agreement. It guarantees that fringe benefit contributions — health, pension, vacation, and other funds — are paid in full and on time to the union trust funds. If those payments fall short, the bond stands behind them. This is a straightforward labor compliance bond tied directly to your obligations as a union signatory contractor.
Who Needs This Bond?
You've signed or are signing a collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local No. 212 in Ohio — that's what puts this bond on your list. Electrical contractors who are signatory to IBEW Local No. 212 must secure this bond to satisfy the union's financial security requirements before putting union members on the job. It applies to contractors of any size who employ journeymen or apprentices covered under the Local 212 agreement. If you're a merit shop converting to union work or a longstanding signatory renewing your agreement, this bond is part of the deal.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects IBEW Local No. 212's fringe benefit trust funds against unpaid employer contributions. Under union labor agreements, contractors are obligated to remit contributions for health insurance, pension, vacation, and similar benefits on behalf of each covered worker. When a contractor fails to make those payments — whether due to cash flow problems, business closure, or dispute — the bond provides a source of recovery for the trust funds. It is not a performance bond on construction work; it is specifically a financial guarantee for benefit fund contributions.
When is it Required?
Before union-affiliated workers can be dispatched to your jobsite, this bond must already be in place and confirmed with IBEW Local No. 212. The union's trust fund administrators require proof of the bond as a precondition to your participation as a signatory contractor. Waiting until work has already started creates exposure for you and can halt your projects. Get the bond secured before your agreement is executed or renewed.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is specific to contractors working under the jurisdiction of IBEW Local No. 212 in Ohio. It is a labor agreement requirement, not a state license requirement, so it is enforced by the union and its affiliated trust funds — not by an Ohio state agency. Your obligation exists wherever you employ workers covered under the Local 212 collective bargaining agreement within that local's geographic jurisdiction.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' and Bond Titan's secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Complete the application with your contractor information, bond amount required by the union, and submit. Once approved, your bond documents are issued and ready to deliver to IBEW Local No. 212.
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