Ohio Pipefitters Local Union No. 120 Wages and Fringe Benefits - MAIL Bond
Overview
Ohio Pipefitters Local Union No. 120 requires certain contractors to carry a Wages and Fringe Benefits Bond before they can employ union pipefitters on covered projects. This bond guarantees that workers will receive every dollar of wages and fringe benefits owed to them under the applicable collective bargaining agreement. If a contractor fails to pay, the union can make a claim against the bond to recover what workers are owed. Getting bonded is a non-negotiable condition of working with Local 120.
Who Needs This Bond?
Mechanical contractors, plumbing contractors, and HVAC contractors who hire pipefitters represented by Local Union No. 120 in Ohio are the primary applicants. If your company has signed or is about to sign a collective bargaining agreement with Local 120, this bond is part of what you must have in place before putting union pipefitters on the job. Contractors who are new to union work or who are renewing their labor agreement will encounter this requirement at the start of the relationship.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the members of Ohio Pipefitters Local Union No. 120 by ensuring wages and fringe benefits — including health, pension, and other contributions — are paid as required under the collective bargaining agreement. It holds the contractor financially accountable for every payroll obligation tied to union labor. If wages go unpaid or fringe benefit fund contributions are missed, the union has a surety bond to pursue rather than leaving workers without recourse. The bond puts real financial weight behind the contractor's obligations.
When is it Required?
Before a contractor can begin employing pipefitters covered by Local Union No. 120, the union will request this bond as part of the contractor registration or agreement-signing process. It is not triggered by a government license — it is a contractual requirement the union itself enforces. You will typically receive a written request for the bond when you first negotiate or renew your collective bargaining agreement with Local 120. The bond must be in force before work under the agreement begins.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies to contractors working under a collective bargaining agreement with Ohio Pipefitters Local Union No. 120, which operates throughout Ohio. It is a union-driven requirement, not a state licensing mandate, meaning the obligation runs to Local 120 rather than to a government agency. Covered work includes any project where Local 120 pipefitters are employed under the terms of the applicable labor agreement.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and you will be taken directly to the secure surety portal in a new tab. Enter your contractor information, complete the application, and follow the steps to get your bond issued. Once your bond is processed, you will have the documentation you need to submit to Ohio Pipefitters Local Union No. 120.
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