Ohio Plumber's Local No. 55 Wage and Fringe Benefits Bond
Overview
Plumbing contractors working under Ohio Plumbers' Local No. 55 jurisdiction are required to carry this Wage and Fringe Benefits Bond before they can operate under a union agreement. It guarantees that you — as the employer — will pay your workers all agreed wages and fringe benefits on time and in full. If you fall short, the bond gives the union a financial backstop to recover what workers are owed. This is a labor compliance bond, not a license bond, and it exists specifically to protect union members covered by Local No. 55.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are a plumbing contractor who has entered into or is about to enter into a collective bargaining agreement with Ohio Plumbers' Local No. 55, you need this bond. It applies to employers who hire union plumbers covered by that local and who are obligated under the union agreement to remit wages and fringe benefit contributions. Contractors who fall behind on payroll or benefit fund payments are the exact risk this bond was designed to address. If Local No. 55 or your union agreement has flagged this requirement, you are in the right place.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects Local No. 55 members — union plumbers in Ohio — by ensuring their employer meets all wage and fringe benefit obligations spelled out in the collective bargaining agreement. Fringe benefits typically include contributions to pension funds, health and welfare funds, vacation funds, and other jointly managed benefit plans. If you fail to pay wages or make required contributions, Local No. 55 or the applicable benefit fund trustees can make a claim against this bond to recover those funds. It is a financial guarantee that keeps you in good standing with the union.
When is it Required?
Ongoing compliance with this bond is critical — a lapse puts your union agreement and your ability to employ Local No. 55 members at immediate risk. This bond must typically be in place before you begin working under the collective bargaining agreement, and it must remain active for the duration of your union relationship. Renewal obligations are tied to your agreement with Local No. 55, not to a state agency calendar, so monitor your bond term carefully. Any gap in coverage can trigger a default under your union contract.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide in Ohio, wherever Ohio Plumbers' Local No. 55 members are employed on your jobs. It is not a municipal or county permit bond — it is a union-specific labor compliance requirement that follows the geographic jurisdiction of Local No. 55. Your obligation runs to the union and the benefit fund trustees, not to a state licensing board.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page to open the secure surety portal in a new tab. You will enter your business information, answer a few bond-specific questions, and complete your purchase entirely online. Once issued, your bond documents are delivered digitally so you can get them to Local No. 55 without delay.
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