With respect to OE recovery, I posted this a couple weeks ago in the SLC Capt rep resigns thread. Applicable here:

Recovery:
It must include the following or NFW:
1. Drop trip paid 100%
2. Assigned Trip paid 100%
3. Assigned trip must fall in the footprint of the original trip, premium pay for anything outside.
4. Positive space to/from new trip
5. In base lodging provided if needed for assigned trip

This would give them the productivity they so desire and also benefit the pilot being removed for OE.