Pennsylvania Iron Workers Local No. 404 Fringe Benefits Bond
Overview
Get bonded and demonstrate your financial commitment to Iron Workers Local No. 404 members in Pennsylvania. This bond protects union workers by guaranteeing that contributing employers follow through on fringe benefit obligations — health, pension, vacation, and other funds defined in the collective bargaining agreement. If contributions go unpaid, the bond gives the union a direct financial remedy. It is a condition of doing union ironwork in Pennsylvania under this local's jurisdiction.
Who Needs This Bond?
Contractors and employers who have signed a collective bargaining agreement with Iron Workers Local No. 404 need this bond. If your company hires ironworkers covered under Local 404 in Pennsylvania, the union's trust funds require this guarantee before you begin work. It applies to both general contractors and specialty subcontractors performing ironwork under the local's agreement. If your payroll includes Local 404 members, this bond is part of your compliance obligation.
What is this Bond For?
Iron Workers Local No. 404 requires this bond to secure an employer's obligation to remit fringe benefit contributions on time and in full. Those contributions fund health insurance, pension benefits, vacation pay, and other welfare programs that union members depend on. When an employer falls behind or defaults, the bond gives the trust funds a financial backstop to recover what is owed. It protects workers, not the employer — the employer is the principal who must satisfy any valid claim.
When is it Required?
Signing a collective bargaining agreement or labor agreement with Iron Workers Local No. 404 is the moment this bond becomes mandatory. Before your company can legally dispatch union ironworkers or begin a covered project in Pennsylvania, the bond must already be in place and filed with the union. Some employers also trigger this requirement when renewing or renegotiating their labor agreement. Do not wait until a project starts — the bond is a precondition, not a mid-project addition.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is specific to employers covered under Iron Workers Local No. 404's jurisdiction in Pennsylvania. It is a union labor requirement, not a state licensing requirement, so it operates under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement rather than a Pennsylvania statute. Work performed outside Local 404's geographic jurisdiction would fall under a different local's requirements.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Enter your business information, complete the bond application, and follow the steps to obtain your bond documentation. Once issued, you will have the paperwork you need to submit to Iron Workers Local No. 404.
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