Pennsylvania Iron Workers Local Union No. 3 Wage & Fringe Benefits Bond
Overview
Contractors and employers in Pennsylvania's iron working trades face a specific obligation when engaging workers represented by Iron Workers Local Union No. 3: they must back their commitment to pay wages and fringe benefits with a surety bond. This bond guarantees that covered employees and the union's benefit funds receive every dollar owed — wages, health contributions, pension payments, and other contractual benefits — even if the employer fails to make those payments. Bond Titan makes it fast and straightforward to get this bond online without waiting on an agent.
Who Needs This Bond?
Employers and contractors who have entered into a collective bargaining agreement with Iron Workers Local Union No. 3 in Pennsylvania are the parties required to carry this bond. Any signatory contractor who hires ironworkers under that agreement — whether for structural steel, reinforcing, ornamental, or related iron work — must post this bond as a condition of that labor relationship. If your company is signing or has signed onto the Local 3 CBA, this bond requirement applies to you directly.
What is this Bond For?
Iron Workers Local Union No. 3 requires this bond to protect its members and benefit fund trustees from wage theft and benefit fund shortfalls caused by employer nonpayment or insolvency. When a covered employer fails to remit wages or fringe benefit contributions as required under the collective bargaining agreement, the union or fund trustees can make a claim against this bond to recover those losses. It is a financial guarantee that your obligations under the labor agreement are backed by a creditworthy surety.
When is it Required?
Signing a collective bargaining agreement with Iron Workers Local Union No. 3 is the moment this bond becomes mandatory. The union will not authorize covered workers to perform work under the agreement — or will require the bond before ratifying your signatory status — until proof of the bond is on file. Renewal or continuation of your signatory relationship with Local 3 will also require the bond to remain in continuous force.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies to contractors operating anywhere in Pennsylvania under the jurisdiction of Iron Workers Local Union No. 3. It is a union-mandated requirement tied to the Local 3 collective bargaining agreement, not a state government licensing requirement. The obligation follows wherever Local 3 members are dispatched to work on your projects within the union's jurisdictional territory.
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 with your company information and the bond amount specified by Local 3, and submit it directly through the portal. Bond Titan's system processes your application quickly so you can get your bond document in hand without delays.
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