The DEC thing is no longer an issue. The fellas that joined post 2003 knew all about them before joining. In fact they had to scroll down below the DEC info to find the FO info on the emirates careers website. So knowing that EK hired DECs and what this would mean they still decided EK was the right place for them.
The Fos that joined prior to 2003 were shafted and lied to by the company, and really are the only people that have a real gripe with the DEC issue.
the Don