Pennsylvania Operating Engineers Local No. 66 Wage and Fringe Benefits Bond
Overview
Contractors and employers working under the jurisdiction of Operating Engineers Local No. 66 in Pennsylvania must carry this Wage and Fringe Benefits Bond before putting crews to work on covered projects. It guarantees that workers receive every dollar of wages and every fringe benefit contribution they are owed under the applicable collective bargaining agreement. If an employer falls short, the bond gives the union and affected workers a financial remedy — without going through a lengthy court battle. Bond Titan makes it fast to get bonded and stay compliant.
Who Needs This Bond?
You're a contractor or signatory employer who has been told by Operating Engineers Local No. 66 that this bond is a condition of your labor agreement. Any Pennsylvania employer who hires operating engineers under a collective bargaining agreement with Local No. 66 is a candidate for this bond. It applies whether you run a construction company, a heavy equipment firm, or any other operation that falls within the local's jurisdiction. If the union has flagged your account or you are entering a new CBA, this bond is your next step.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects operating engineer members of Local No. 66 by ensuring employers back up their wage and fringe benefit obligations with real financial security. If an employer misses payroll, underpays prevailing wages, or fails to make required contributions to health, pension, or other benefit funds, the bond can be called to cover those losses. It shifts the financial risk away from workers and benefit funds and onto the bonded employer. The union is the obligee — meaning Local No. 66 holds the right to make a claim against the bond.
When is it Required?
Before your crews start work on any project governed by your Local No. 66 collective bargaining agreement, the bond must already be in place. Local No. 66 typically requires proof of bond as a condition of executing or renewing a labor agreement — not after the fact. Waiting until a dispute arises is too late; an expired or missing bond can put your working relationship with the union at risk immediately. Get bonded now so there is no gap in coverage when the next project begins.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Pennsylvania requirement tied to Operating Engineers Local No. 66's jurisdiction, which covers heavy construction and related industries across the commonwealth. It is not a state-agency license bond — it is a labor-relations requirement imposed by the collective bargaining process with Local No. 66. Wherever you are operating in Pennsylvania under a Local No. 66 agreement, this bond must be on file with the union.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab — no agent callback required. Complete the application, submit it, and receive your bond documentation electronically. You can present proof of bond to Local No. 66 as soon as your bond is issued.
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