Pennsylvania Building Industry Association of Philadelphia and Laborers' District Council Fringe Benefits Bond
Overview
Philadelphia-area construction employers who work under agreements with the Laborers' District Council are required to post this bond as a guarantee that fringe benefit contributions will be made on time and in full. It protects union members — the workers — by ensuring the benefit funds they earn actually get funded. If a contributing employer falls behind on health, pension, training, or other negotiated contributions, the bond stands behind that obligation. This is a labor-management compliance bond, not a state license bond.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are a construction contractor or employer in the Philadelphia area bound by a collective bargaining agreement with the Laborers' District Council and the Building Industry Association of Philadelphia, you need this bond. It is specifically required of employers who make fringe benefit contributions to the funds established under that labor agreement. Any signatory contractor who has been notified by the union or the benefit funds administrator that a bond is required must secure one before continuing covered work.
What is this Bond For?
This bond guarantees that a contributing employer will fulfill its fringe benefit obligations under the collective bargaining agreement between the Building Industry Association of Philadelphia and the Laborers' District Council. Covered contributions typically include health and welfare, pension, annuity, vacation, and training fund payments. If the employer fails to remit those contributions as required, the bond provides a financial remedy for the affected benefit funds and, ultimately, the workers who depend on them.
When is it Required?
Fringe benefit bonds like this one are typically required as an ongoing condition of participation in covered work — not just at contract signing. If your contributions have lapsed, if you are a new signatory employer, or if the benefit fund administrator has flagged your account, expect to be required to post this bond before returning to the jobsite. Some agreements require renewal on a set schedule, so confirm the term and renewal date with the fund administrator to avoid a lapse.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies to employers operating under the Building Industry Association of Philadelphia and Laborers' District Council agreement, covering the Philadelphia area. It is a labor-agreement requirement specific to this employer-union relationship — not a Pennsylvania state license bond. Work performed under this CBA in the Philadelphia jurisdiction is what triggers the obligation.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' to open the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the application with your employer information and the bond amount required by the fund administrator. Once approved, your bond document is issued and ready for submission.
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