Pennsylvania Plumbers Local Union No. 27 Wage and Fringe Benefits Bond
Overview
Get bonded and prove to Pennsylvania Plumbers Local Union No. 27 that your workers will be paid every dollar they're owed — including wages and fringe benefits. This bond backs that promise with a financial guarantee. If an employer covered under Local Union No. 27's collective bargaining agreement fails to pay wages or required fringe benefit contributions, the bond provides a mechanism for recovery. Contractors who work under this union agreement need this bond in place before work begins.
Who Needs This Bond?
Plumbing contractors who employ workers represented by Pennsylvania Plumbers Local Union No. 27 are the ones who need this bond. If your company has signed a collective bargaining agreement with Local Union No. 27, you are required to secure this bond as a condition of that agreement. It applies to employers operating in Local Union No. 27's jurisdiction across Pennsylvania. If you've been told by the union hall or a business agent that you need a Wage and Fringe Benefits Bond, this is it.
What is this Bond For?
Local unions require this type of bond to protect member workers from unpaid wages and missed fringe benefit contributions — things like health insurance, pension, and apprenticeship fund payments. This bond ensures that if a signatory contractor fails to meet those obligations, a claim can be filed and workers or the union trust funds can be made whole. It is not a performance bond and not a license bond — its purpose is narrowly focused on wage and benefit payment obligations under the Local Union No. 27 collective bargaining agreement.
When is it Required?
Signing or renewing a collective bargaining agreement with Pennsylvania Plumbers Local Union No. 27 is the moment this bond becomes mandatory. You cannot operate as a union signatory contractor under Local Union No. 27 without this bond in force. The union typically requires the bond to be filed before your workers report to any job site covered by the agreement. New contractors joining the union and existing contractors renewing their agreement both need to secure this bond.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies to plumbing contractors working under a collective bargaining agreement with Pennsylvania Plumbers Local Union No. 27. It covers job sites and employer obligations within that local union's jurisdiction in Pennsylvania. It is a union-required bond, not a state license bond, and its authority comes from the collective bargaining agreement — not a Pennsylvania state agency.
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. Complete your application there and move through the process at your own pace — no waiting on an agent callback. Once approved, your bond documents are ready for submission to Pennsylvania Plumbers Local Union No. 27.
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