Texas IBEW Local No. 479 Wage and Welfare Bond
Overview
Electrical contractors working under IBEW Local No. 479 agreements in Texas need this bond before putting union workers on the job. It guarantees that wages, health benefits, pension contributions, and other fringe benefits owed to covered employees are actually paid. If a signatory employer falls short, the bond gives the union a financial remedy without lengthy legal battles. Bond Titan makes it fast to get bonded and move forward.
Who Needs This Bond?
Signatory electrical contractors, subcontractors, and merit shop employers who have signed a collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local No. 479 are the primary applicants. Any contractor adding union electricians to a Texas job site under an IBEW Local 479 agreement will likely be required to carry this bond. If your company is negotiating or has already signed a labor agreement with Local 479, this bond is part of the deal.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects IBEW Local No. 479 members and the trust funds that back their wages and benefits. It holds signatory employers accountable for every dollar of wages, vacation pay, health coverage, and pension contributions owed under the collective bargaining agreement. When an employer fails to remit those payments, the bond is the financial backstop that makes workers and benefit funds whole. It exists specifically because the union requires contractual assurance before allowing its members to work under your direction.
When is it Required?
At the point of signing or renewing a collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local No. 479, the union will require evidence that this bond is in place before the agreement becomes active. Contractors brought in as subcontractors on a union job site may be asked to show proof of the bond before their crew can begin work. Some employers receive the bond requirement in writing directly from the union's business office as part of the agreement paperwork.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a Texas obligation tied to IBEW Local No. 479, which represents electricians in its specific Texas jurisdiction. It is not a statewide licensing requirement issued by a Texas state agency — it is a labor agreement requirement enforced by the union itself. Only employers performing work under an IBEW Local 479 collective bargaining agreement need this specific bond.
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