Here's another idea...DON'T PICK UP THE TRIPS. Duh.

If the trip gets picked up, and then either dropped or called in sick the damage is still done. If the trip gets picked up regardless of what happens later it counts for the company, and after the 3 month window we are stuck with them permanently.

How about joining me in a new tactic I just started. If you are going to be in the AOC, look at the DP list and see if there is a pairing that shows close to your show time, look at the flight number and then go ask the guys (in a not so quiet voice) why they are flying a DP. Peer pressure and shame can even work in MEM. Emailing these morons is one thing (we should all do) but I got so PO'd I decided to take it to another level. With the 50 or so we have this month at least a couple guys should be able to talk to each DP flyer.

If we don't start taking the bull by the horns we are weaker than I ever imagined, absolutely impotent at controlling our destiny and will continue to see our schedules deteriorate in quality.