I'm sure you realise that the pilots can't 'walk out' or 'work to rule' with you but I am convinced that:
- when/if you explain the specific problem/unserviceability on any given day, and
- explain the requirement for paperwork/tools/work packages etc, and
- professionally (as usual) and meticulously take the required steps to..
- apply that MEL or get the EA/AMM/PPM/LAP....
then you will have UNANIMOUS backing of all pilots in these trying times.