Ohio Iron Workers Local Union No. 17 Wage and Benefit Bond
Overview
Contractors and employers who hire iron workers under the jurisdiction of Ohio Iron Workers Local Union No. 17 are required to post this Wage and Benefit Bond before putting union members to work. This bond protects those union members by guaranteeing that wages owed and benefit contributions — including health, pension, and other negotiated benefits — are actually paid. If you are signing a collective bargaining agreement with Local 17, this bond is part of the deal. Buy it now and get your crew on the job.
Who Needs This Bond?
You are a signatory contractor who has entered into or is about to enter into a collective bargaining agreement with Ohio Iron Workers Local Union No. 17. Any employer who uses union iron workers covered by Local 17's jurisdiction must post this bond as a condition of that agreement. That includes structural steel erectors, ornamental iron contractors, and other trades where Local 17 members are employed. If Local 17 has told you a bond is required before your workers report, this is the bond they mean.
What is this Bond For?
This bond exists to back up the wage and benefit obligations you commit to under your Local 17 collective bargaining agreement. If you fail to pay wages owed or fail to make required contributions to union benefit funds — health care, pension, annuity, or other plans — the union or the benefit funds can file a claim against this bond to recover those amounts. It is a financial guarantee to the union and its members that the money they earned will be there. Local 17 holds this bond as the obligee, and your company is the principal.
When is it Required?
Before a single iron worker covered by Local 17 sets foot on your jobsite, this bond must already be in place. The bond is a prerequisite of your collective bargaining agreement, not an afterthought — Local 17 will require proof of bonding before your company is recognized as a signatory employer in good standing. Do not wait until you have a project starting to sort this out. Get bonded now so there is no delay when work begins.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies to contractors operating anywhere within the jurisdictional territory covered by Ohio Iron Workers Local Union No. 17. Local 17 is based in Ohio and covers employers using its members on Ohio jobsites within its chartered area. This is a union-specific requirement, not an Ohio state license — your obligation runs directly to Local 17 and the associated benefit funds.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Complete your application, and your bond documents are returned fast — no agent callback required. Print or download your bond and deliver proof to Local 17 so you can move forward.
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