Ohio United Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied workers Local Union 44 Fringe Benefit Fund Bond
Overview
Ohio roofing contractors who employ union labor under Local 44 need this bond to guarantee their fringe benefit contributions. United Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers Local Union 44 requires it to protect workers' earned benefits — health coverage, pension, vacation, and other fund contributions that employers are obligated to pay. If a contributing employer falls short, the bond stands behind those obligations. This is a labor compliance bond, not a general contractor license bond.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are a roofing or waterproofing contractor in Ohio who has signed a collective bargaining agreement with United Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers Local Union 44, this bond is required of you. It applies to employers — not individual workers — who are obligated to make regular fringe benefit contributions to the Local 44 Fringe Benefit Fund. You need this bond in place before or as a condition of your participation under the union agreement. Failure to carry it puts your ability to employ Local 44 members at risk.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the Local 44 Fringe Benefit Fund and the workers it serves. It guarantees that a contributing employer will remit all required payments — health, pension, and other negotiated benefits — as required under the collective bargaining agreement. If an employer fails to pay into the fund, the bond provides a financial remedy so workers don't lose benefits they have earned. It is a protection mechanism for the union fund, not a performance bond for a construction project.
When is it Required?
This bond must be in place as long as you are an active contributing employer under the Local 44 collective bargaining agreement. There is no fixed state-issued term for this bond — the obligation is ongoing and tied to your status as a participating employer. If your agreement is renewed or extended, your bond coverage must remain current and uninterrupted. Let your bond lapse and you risk breaching your labor agreement.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide in Ohio and is specific to employers covered under the United Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers Local Union 44 collective bargaining agreement. It is not a city or county permit bond — it is a labor-side obligation tied directly to union fund participation. Ohio roofing and waterproofing contractors operating anywhere within Local 44's jurisdiction must comply.
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