Pennsylvania IBEW Local No. 126 Wage and Fringe Benefits Bond
Overview
Pennsylvania's IBEW Local No. 126 requires contractors and employers who work with its union members to carry a Wage and Fringe Benefits Bond before any covered work begins. This bond guarantees that workers will receive every dollar of wages and fringe benefits owed to them under the collective bargaining agreement. If an employer fails to pay, the bond provides a direct financial remedy for the union and its members. It is a standing requirement of the labor agreement — not an optional add-on.
Who Needs This Bond?
Your situation is straightforward: you are an employer or electrical contractor who has signed or intends to sign a labor agreement with IBEW Local No. 126 in Pennsylvania. Any contractor using union electricians covered by that local must post this bond as a condition of the agreement. It applies whether you are a large commercial contractor or a smaller shop that periodically calls union labor. If IBEW Local 126 is requiring it before you can put workers on the job, this is the bond you need.
What is this Bond For?
IBEW Local No. 126 uses this bond to protect its members' wages and fringe benefit contributions — including health, pension, and other benefit fund payments — that employers are obligated to make under the collective bargaining agreement. When an employer defaults on those obligations, the bond provides a financial backstop so workers and the union's benefit funds are not left unpaid. Bond Titan keeps this bond available for immediate purchase so you can meet the local's requirement without delay.
When is it Required?
Before you can dispatch union electricians or begin work under a contract governed by IBEW Local No. 126, the bond must already be in place. The union will not authorize labor on a job site until proof of bond has been submitted and accepted. Do not wait until your first crew is scheduled — get the bond posted now so there is no gap between agreement signing and work start.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is specific to IBEW Local No. 126 and its jurisdiction within Pennsylvania. It is a labor-agreement requirement governed by that local union — not a state license or state agency mandate. Contractors working under this local's collective bargaining agreement anywhere in its Pennsylvania jurisdiction must carry it.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Complete the application, submit your information, and receive your bond documents digitally — no phone calls, no waiting on an agent. Once issued, you can forward proof of bond directly to IBEW Local No. 126.
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