I didn't make a judgement about 'sickies' being right or wrong, just about some of the reasons they happen.
It's obvious that 'sickies' compound any problems but if you address the bigger issues very few pilots will abuse the system, those that do should be sacked.
Never enough crew, tugs, loaders, dispatchers etc all in short supply but funny how the bonuses are always affordable.
FF do yourself and your colleagues a favour and move on.