United Association Wage and Welfare Bond

The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada (United Association or UA for short) requires contractors that are hiring their local union laborers to hold a Wage and Welfare Bond (Union Bond).

The UA represents HVACR service technicians, metal trades workers, pipefitters, pipeliners, plumbers, sprinkler fitters, steamfitters, and welders across the United States. So, there’s a good chance that one or more of your employees is an active union member. 

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Jet Insurance Company provides the United Association Wage and Welfare Bond to financially guarantee that restitution is available should an employer fail or refuse to pay rightfully earned wages, fringe benefits, or any other union dues to the employee themselves or the local union. 

What Is the Limit and Cost of the UA Wage and Welfare Bond?

The local UA union that the laborer is a member of will be the one to determine the required bond amount. Wage and Welfare Bond limits are typically based on the average total hours worked by the employee, approximate wages and benefits due, and any other union dues. 

At Jet, approved rates for a Union Bond take into consideration the bond amount and the personal credit score of the employer. With bond limits larger than $10,000, a review of the employer’s business finances is needed. The chart below provides starting rates for preferred credit at different bond limits.

Bond LimitMonthly Cost1-Year Cost
Up tp $10,000$20$200
$25,000$50$500
$50,000$100$1,000
$100,000$200$2,000
UA Union Bond Pricing

The United Association Wage and Welfare Bond Process With Jet

Jet’s online United Association Wage and Welfare Bond application can be completed in a matter of minutes. To begin, general information is needed (e.g. contact details, bond limit required, and the social security number of the employer). No need to worry about that last requirement—Jet only runs a soft credit check so it won’t impact on your score. If you are seeking a higher bond limit (over $10k), a Jet underwriter will contact you for further information regarding your business. Either way, you’ll receive approved rate options that are available for immediate purchase as soon as the application has been processed. Simply choose the best bond term for you and follow through with payment. Shortly after, a copy of your receipt and bond form will be sent to the email provided. 

The Jet team can file your bond form for you! However, if you’d like to take care of filing the bond yourself, the option to do so may be selected at check out. 

The original signed and sealed United Association Union Bond, along with any other required employee documents, must be filed with the local union office that your employee is a member of.

The mailing address and contact details for each United Association local union across the U.S. can be found on the Find a Local Union webpage. 

If you have any other questions or concerns, the United Association headquarters mailing address and contact details can be found listed below for your convenience.

United Association
Three Park Place
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-269-2000
[email protected]

How to Renew My Bond

For annually-purchased bonds, see Jet’s process to renew your bond. It’s simple.

How to Cancel My Bond

See the details surrounding cancelling your bond.

Bond Claim Process

Employers should know what causes a Union Bond claim and the claim process details.

United Association Wage and Welfare Bond

Notary Bond Application:

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Business Information:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Employee Dishonesty Bond Application:

Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Contract Bond Application:

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Business Information:

Owner Information:

Job Details:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Worker's Compensation Application:

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Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information: