I have always thought that there should be a standardized ratio between CA and FO pay scales. What do you think about the idea and how should it be implemented?

Personally, i think 5:8 would be a fair ratio.

This would be a set ALPA ratio and would eliminate the need for negotiating 2 sets of pay scales. Obviously exceptions would be needed to be made for the few outfits with FEs.

Usually union negotiators are CAs and perhaps, negotiations begin to favor the top half of the list. If we can raise the lower end of the industry, it will be easier to raise the upper!

Signed, A poor-ass FO.