Pennsylvania Asbestos Workers' Philadelphia Local No. 14 Fringe Benefits Bond
Overview
Philadelphia's unionized asbestos industry operates under strict fringe benefit obligations, and contractors who employ members of Asbestos Workers' Local No. 14 are required to back those obligations with a surety bond. This bond guarantees that wages, health benefits, pension contributions, and other fringe benefits owed to union members are paid in full. If a signatory contractor fails to make required contributions, the bond provides a financial remedy for the union and its benefit funds. Bond Titan makes it fast and straightforward to get this bond in place so you can stay compliant and keep working.
Who Needs This Bond?
Asbestos abatement contractors, insulation contractors, and mechanical insulation firms that have signed a collective bargaining agreement with Asbestos Workers' Philadelphia Local No. 14 are the primary applicants for this bond. If your company employs journeymen or apprentices covered under Local No. 14's agreement anywhere in Pennsylvania, this bond applies to you. Any contractor entering or renewing a labor agreement with the union will be required to post this bond before work begins.
What is this Bond For?
Asbestos Workers' Philadelphia Local No. 14 uses this bond to protect its members' earned benefits — including health and welfare contributions, pension fund payments, vacation fund contributions, and similar fringe benefits required under the collective bargaining agreement. When a signatory employer fails to remit required contributions to the union's benefit funds, the bond is there to cover the shortfall. It holds the contractor financially accountable for every dollar owed to covered workers and their benefit plans.
When is it Required?
Before a contractor can begin work under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement with Local No. 14, the union will require this bond to be executed and on file. It is typically requested at the time of signing or renewing a union agreement, or when a contractor is brought into compliance after an audit reveals delinquent contributions. Do not wait until your first job is scheduled — secure this bond as part of executing your labor agreement.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is tied to the jurisdiction of Asbestos Workers' Philadelphia Local No. 14, which covers signatory contractors performing work in Pennsylvania under that local's collective bargaining agreement. While the bond is statewide in its legal standing, the obligation is defined by your agreement with the Philadelphia local. Contractors operating outside of Local No. 14's jurisdiction under a different HFIAW local are not covered by this bond.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and Bond Titan will open the secure surety portal in a new tab where you can complete your application immediately. You'll enter your contractor information, bond amount as required by your union agreement, and submit — all without waiting on an agent callback. Once approved, your bond documents are issued and ready to deliver to the union.
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