Union Bond

Arizona Union Wage and Welfare Bond

Union and CBA surety for Arizona contractors when the agreement requires it

Collective bargaining agreements and union benefit funds may require contractors to post wage, welfare, or fringe-benefit bonds.

Overview

What Is a Arizona Union Wage and Welfare Bond?

A union bond guarantees payment of wages, fringe benefits, or related obligations required by a collective bargaining agreement.

Key Provisions
  • Guarantees compliance with Collective bargaining agreement - trust fund bond riders
  • Protects the obligee named on the Arizona bond form
  • Remains subject to the penal sum and bond conditions
Surety Obligation Overview

What Does This Bond Guarantee?

The surety bond guarantees that the principal will perform the duties required under Collective bargaining agreement - trust fund bond riders up to the penal sum.

Principal
The party required to obtain the bond and perform the underlying obligation.
Obligee
Union or benefit trust funds named in the bond form
Surety
The company issuing the bond and guaranteeing the obligation to the obligee.

When a claim may arise

A claim may arise if the principal fails to comply with the bonded Arizona obligation or causes covered loss to the obligee or protected parties.

If a claim is valid

If a claim is valid, the surety may pay up to the bond penalty according to the bond terms; the principal remains liable to reimburse the surety.

Scope of the Obligation
  • Comply with Collective bargaining agreement - trust fund bond riders
  • Satisfy Union or benefit trust funds named in the bond form filing conditions
  • Maintain the bond for the required term
Bond terms

Bond summary

Amount, premium, term, and the authority that requires this filing.

Eligibility

Who Needs This Bond?

Arizona contractors signatory to CBAs that require surety need the bond form and amount named by the union or trust funds.

Who Is Required to File
  • Applicants required by Union trust funds / collective bargaining agreement obligees
  • Arizona businesses renewing or expanding licensed activity
  • Out-of-state firms filing into Arizona markets
Requirements

What You Need to Apply

Obtain the union or trust-fund bond form, penal sum, and obligee wording before starting covered work.

Required Documentation
  1. Legal entity name matching the license or filing
  2. Bond amount: Set by the CBA or trust fund schedule
  3. Arizona obligee form or statute citation
  4. Owner or officer identification for underwriting
Filing

How this filing works

  1. 01

    Confirm the Arizona requirement

    Share your license type, court order, or obligee form and the exact penal sum required by Union trust funds / collective bargaining agreement obligees.

  2. 02

    Underwrite and price

    We review credit and filing details, then quote premium options through licensed surety markets.

  3. 03

    Issue and file

    Once approved, we issue the bond for delivery to Union or benefit trust funds named in the bond form or for your Arizona filing package.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the required amount for an Arizona union bond?

The amount is Set by the CBA or trust fund schedule, as set under Collective bargaining agreement - trust fund bond riders and confirmed with Union trust funds / collective bargaining agreement obligees.

Who is the obligee on an Arizona union bond?

The obligee is typically Union or benefit trust funds named in the bond form. Always match the exact name on the Arizona form.

How long does it take to get the bond?

Many Arizona filings can be underwritten the same day when documents and credit are complete; complex amounts may take longer.

Does bad credit prevent approval?

Not always. Premium and collateral options vary by credit and bond size — ask for markets that still write the risk.

How do I renew the bond?

Most bonds renew on the term shown (1 Year). Keep continuity so your Arizona license or filing does not lapse.

Next step

Ready to file this bond?

We’ll match the requirement and route the application.

Apply for this bond

Or call (877) 477-7578