Union Wage & Welfare Bond

Wage and benefit bonds guarantee that a contractor will pay union wages and benefits when hiring union employees. Fringe benefit bonds guarantee the contractor will pay union benefits only, not the wages of the employees.

Yes. However, it can be difficult. Collateral is commonly needed for anyone with poor credit. You need to apply online to determine your approval terms.

As long as you are employing union workers. Union bargaining agreements generally last for one year, but this depends on the bond form and union.

It is possible, but there are not many sureties willing to do so unless they write other contract bonds for you as well. You must have very strong financial statements to qualify for a wage & welfare bond as a standalone request.

If you actively request bid and performance bonds you have a better chance of qualifying for high risk obligations that sureties would usually prefer not to write. A good agent will attempt to sell your whole account to the underwriter to ensure all of your needs are met. If your current agent is failing to do so, it may be time to contact a new agent.

You must contact us immediately, as we have a team of claim specialists here to find a resolution for you. Keep in mind, it is crucial that you work with an expert in the surety industry. Learn more about how to ensure you choose the proper bond company.

You can take a look at our full list of license and permit bonds.