I have no idea about the no shows, but if 107 is true, then that is shocking.
I do know from a colleague who went thru the resigning interview, that 60 pilots had resigned in 2005. This was after great efforts on his part to ascertain this info from the interviewer. Whether the information given was accurate is definitely debatable but in all likelihood, if anything, it was understated.
As for doing a runner, I don't believe that is a good idea. It might open some eyes back in Dubai, which might benefit those of us remaining, but I still believe that it is an unwise move. One would really have to be unfairly treated to be justified in those regards, IMHO.