News & explainers
Workforce, contracts, compensation and careers — with clear separation between current official information and historical archive material.
BART’s FY27 budget and workforce: what the current plan means for employees
A plain-language look at the adopted FY27 budget, staffing reductions already approved, and the larger financial pressures shaping workforce planning.
How collective bargaining works at BART: a practical guide
Who bargains, where agreements are published, and how to separate a tentative deal from an enforceable contract.
BART union contracts in 2026: which agreements are currently listed
A quick map of the principal agreements BART currently lists for represented employees.
BART pay and benefits guide: wages, overtime, retirement and healthcare
An evergreen reference for understanding the pieces that make up employee compensation.
Working at BART: jobs, pay schedules, benefits and union representation
What prospective employees should check before applying, from job descriptions to the current pay schedule.
BART labor history: how to research older negotiations and contract disputes
A guide to finding older records without confusing historical disputes with current contract terms.