Ohio Plumbers and Pipefitters Local No. 189 Wage (16-20 employees) Bond
Overview
Get bonded and meet the wage security requirements set by Ohio Plumbers and Pipefitters Local No. 189 for contractors employing 16 to 20 workers. This bond guarantees that covered employees will receive the wages and benefits owed to them under their collective bargaining agreement. Contractors who fail to pay what is owed give the union a direct claim against this bond. Having it in place keeps your workforce on the job and your company in good standing with the Local.
Who Needs This Bond?
Plumbing and pipefitting contractors in Ohio who employ between 16 and 20 workers covered under the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local No. 189 collective bargaining agreement need this bond. It is a labor-relations requirement tied directly to your employee headcount in that specific wage tier. If your workforce covered by Local 189 falls in the 16-to-20 employee range, this is the exact bond you are required to carry. Contractors outside that headcount range must obtain the bond sized to their specific tier.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the wage and benefit obligations owed to journeymen plumbers and pipefitters working under Local No. 189's jurisdiction in Ohio. If a contractor fails to pay wages, fringe benefits, or other compensation required by the collective bargaining agreement, the union can make a claim against the bond to recover those amounts. It is not general liability insurance — it is a financial guarantee specifically tied to labor payment obligations. The bond exists to ensure workers are made whole even if a contractor defaults on payroll.
When is it Required?
Signing or operating under a collective bargaining agreement with Ohio Plumbers and Pipefitters Local No. 189 at the 16-to-20 employee tier is the moment this bond becomes mandatory. You cannot maintain your signatory status with the Local or put covered workers on a job without this bond in force. The requirement is ongoing — it must remain active for as long as you are employing workers in this tier under the Local's agreement. Any gap in coverage puts your labor agreement and active projects at immediate risk.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide in Ohio wherever Plumbers and Pipefitters Local No. 189 has jurisdiction over your covered workers. It is not a city permit bond or a state license bond — it is a union-mandated wage security instrument tied to a specific labor organization. Your obligation to carry it follows the work your Local 189-covered employees perform, regardless of which Ohio county or municipality the project is located in.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Enter your business information, complete the application, and receive your bond documentation quickly without waiting on an agent callback. Once issued, you will have the proof of bonding needed to satisfy Local No. 189's wage bond requirement for the 16-to-20 employee tier.
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