Pennsylvania Sheet Metal Workers' Local No. 19 Wage Welfare Bond
Overview
Get bonded and demonstrate to Sheet Metal Workers' Local No. 19 that your obligation to pay wages and fringe benefits is backed by a surety. Contractors working under a collective bargaining agreement with Local No. 19 in Pennsylvania are required to provide this financial guarantee before work begins. This bond protects union members by ensuring they receive the wages and welfare contributions they are owed. Having it in place keeps you in good standing with the union and on the job.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are a sheet metal contractor in Pennsylvania who has entered into a collective bargaining agreement with Sheet Metal Workers' Local No. 19, you need this bond. It is a direct requirement of the union, not a state license or government agency mandate. Employers who fail to secure this bond risk losing their ability to use Local No. 19 labor on their projects. Any signatory contractor — large or small — who hires workers under this agreement must comply.
What is this Bond For?
Sheet Metal Workers' Local No. 19 requires this bond to protect its members' wages and fringe benefit contributions. If a signatory employer fails to pay wages, health and welfare contributions, pension payments, or other required fringe benefits, the bond provides a financial backstop. Claims are made by the union or its benefit funds when a contractor defaults on those obligations. This bond is not about licensing — it is about making union members whole when a contractor does not meet its payroll commitments.
When is it Required?
Renewal and continued compliance are built into the union's agreement requirements — if your bond lapses, your ability to employ Local No. 19 members may be suspended immediately. This bond must typically be in place before you can begin a project under the collective bargaining agreement and must remain active throughout the life of your signatory status. Your union agreement or the Local No. 19 business office will specify the required bond amount and any renewal terms. Do not wait until a project is underway to secure this coverage.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide across Pennsylvania and is specific to contractors signatory to the collective bargaining agreement with Sheet Metal Workers' Local No. 19. It is a union-mandated requirement, not a Pennsylvania state government license bond. Local No. 19 sets the terms, the required amount, and the conditions under which a claim may be filed.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page to open the secure surety portal in a new tab, where you can complete your application and purchase quickly without waiting on an agent. Have your business information ready along with the bond amount specified by Local No. 19. Once your purchase is complete, your bond documents are delivered so you can submit proof to the union without delay.
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