In 2012, TransLink executives received massive raises. The number of staff making $100,000 a year grew by 14.6% at TransLink head office alone – a total of 141 employees. “They're supposed to be on an austerity campaign and prove they're doing what they're supposed to be doing, and yet here (they) are spending inordinate amounts of money in order to increase wages for themselves,” said Derek Corrigan.