Pennsylvania International Union of Painters No. 21 Wage and Fringe Benefits Bond
Overview
Pennsylvania's construction trades labor landscape includes strict wage and benefit obligations enforced through union agreements, and International Union of Painters No. 21 requires this bond from contractors who employ its members. This bond guarantees that wages and fringe benefit contributions owed to covered painters will be paid in full and on time. If a contractor fails to meet those obligations, the union can file a claim against the bond to recover what workers are owed. Contractors working with Local 21 painters in Pennsylvania must have this bond in place to maintain their standing under the collective bargaining agreement.
Who Needs This Bond?
Your painting or finishing contractor business employs — or intends to employ — members of International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Local No. 21 in Pennsylvania. You are required to post this bond as a condition of working under the union's collective bargaining agreement. It applies to contractors at the commercial, industrial, or residential level who have signed or are signing a labor agreement with Local 21. If you've been handed this bond requirement by the union or your labor attorney, this is the bond you need.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects union members and the union trust funds by guaranteeing that the contractor pays all wages and fringe benefit contributions as required under the collective bargaining agreement with IUPAT Local No. 21. Fringe benefits typically include health and welfare, pension, vacation, and training fund contributions. When a contractor falls short — through missed payroll, underpaid hours, or unpaid benefit remittances — the bond stands as a financial backstop. Local 21 holds the bond as the obligee and can act on it if the contractor defaults on those obligations.
When is it Required?
Before you put a Local 21 painter to work on any Pennsylvania job site, this bond must already be in force. The union will not allow covered workers to be dispatched to a contractor who hasn't posted the required bond. It is a prerequisite to executing or maintaining a labor agreement with IUPAT Local No. 21, not a formality you can address after the fact. Obtain the bond first — then your workforce agreement is active and your crews can start.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide across Pennsylvania wherever International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Local No. 21 has jurisdiction. It is not a state agency license requirement — it is a union-mandated obligation tied directly to your collective bargaining agreement with Local 21. Any jobsite in Pennsylvania where you deploy covered Local 21 painters falls under this bond's protection.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and you'll be taken directly to the secure surety portal in a new tab, where you can complete your application and purchase the bond digitally. The process is straightforward — enter your contractor information, submit, and get your bond documentation without waiting on an agent. Once issued, you'll have what you need to present to IUPAT Local No. 21.
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