Ohio Local Union No. 396 Plumbing and Pipefitting Wage Welfare Bond
Overview
Contractors who perform plumbing and pipefitting work using members of Ohio Local Union No. 396 are required to post this Wage Welfare Bond before that work begins. It guarantees that wages, benefits, and welfare contributions owed to union members are paid in full and on time. Failure to secure this bond puts your ability to use union labor — and your active projects — at serious risk. Bond Titan makes it fast and simple to get bonded and keep working.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are a plumbing or pipefitting contractor in Ohio who employs workers affiliated with Local Union No. 396, this bond is a condition of that labor relationship. Union agreements typically require signatory contractors to post a Wage Welfare Bond before dispatching union tradespeople to any job site. This applies whether you are a general contractor, a specialty subcontractor, or an owner-operator running a small crew. If your project depends on Local 396 labor, this bond is not optional.
What is this Bond For?
Ohio Local Union No. 396 requires this bond to protect its members from unpaid wages and welfare fund contributions. It creates a financial guarantee that the union can draw on if a contractor fails to meet their pay or benefit obligations under the collective bargaining agreement. The obligee — Local Union No. 396 — holds the bond as security for the members it represents. You, as the principal, are on the hook to fulfill every covered obligation or the bond will respond.
When is it Required?
Ongoing compliance is the nature of this bond — it must remain in force throughout any period when you are dispatching Local 396 members to your job sites. Before your union agreement is activated or renewed, the union will typically require proof that this bond is current and in good standing. Letting it lapse, even briefly, can disrupt your access to union labor and stall active projects. Stay ahead of any renewal to keep your relationship with Local 396 uninterrupted.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is specific to contractors operating under the jurisdiction of Ohio Local Union No. 396 of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters. It is a labor-union-driven requirement tied to the collective bargaining agreement, not a state licensing mandate. The obligation runs statewide wherever Local 396 members are dispatched under your agreement.
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