Yes, the recommendation is that universities should negotiate agreements with collectives like Copibec. That way, it would at least feel like there is an agreement between the two parties. That is the least that can be done. Quebec universities are doing it, with the exception of Université Laval. I don't want to talk about what is happening on the English side, but I think the situation in Quebec is significantly more dramatic in that respect.
On May 8th, 2018. See this statement in context.