Contra Costa Taxpayers Association

The recent BART contract negotiations have revealed how that body’s compensation packages are out of control. Of the 3200 BART employees (many are part-time), 716 earn over $100,000, are guaranteed lifetime health benefits after working 5 years, and have their pensions paid for by BART. They can retire early as well. The BART board is correct in taking a hard line on the budget negotiations. This level of compensation is simply unsustainable.