Ohio IBEW Local No. 212 Wage Bond
Overview
Ohio's IBEW Local No. 212 requires electrical contractors and signatory employers to carry a Wage Bond as a condition of their labor agreement. This bond guarantees that workers covered under the Local 212 collective bargaining agreement will receive all wages and benefits owed to them. If an employer fails to pay, the bond stands behind those obligations. It is a direct financial commitment to the union and its members.
Who Needs This Bond?
Your company signed — or is preparing to sign — a collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local No. 212 in Ohio, and the union is requiring this bond before you put crews to work. Electrical contractors, signatory employers, and any business performing work under the Local 212 agreement must secure this bond. It applies to both established firms and new contractors entering into their first CBA with the local. Without it, you cannot be in compliance with your labor agreement.
What is this Bond For?
IBEW Local No. 212 uses this bond to protect its members from unpaid wages, fringe benefits, and other compensation owed under the collective bargaining agreement. If a signatory employer defaults on payroll or benefit fund contributions, the union or affected workers can make a claim against the bond. It creates a financial backstop that holds employers accountable to the terms of the CBA. The bond is not liability insurance — it is a guarantee of payment.
When is it Required?
Before your workers set foot on any job covered by the Local 212 CBA, this bond must already be in place. The union will not accept a pending application or a promise to obtain coverage — the executed bond document is what satisfies the requirement. Renewal must also occur on time, because a gap in coverage puts your labor agreement status at risk. Do not schedule work until you have your bond in hand.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond operates statewide in Ohio wherever IBEW Local No. 212 has jurisdiction under your collective bargaining agreement. It is a union-mandated requirement, not a state licensing requirement issued by an Ohio government agency. Coverage follows the labor agreement, meaning it applies to any job site in the Local 212 territory where your signatory crews are working.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page to open the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the application with your business details, and your bond documents are delivered digitally once approved. You can submit proof of bonding to IBEW Local No. 212 immediately after purchase.
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