During the 1984 negotiations between General Motors Canada and the UAW, there was a spontaneous work stoppage at the Ottawa plant before the authorized strike date. This is:

A) A recognition strike.
B) An unfair labor practice.
C) A wild cat strike.
D) A sympathy strike.

Spontaneous Work Stoppage

Unplanned work stoppages initiated by employees without formal union organization or direction, often in direct response to immediate concerns or grievances.

Authorized Strike Date

The specific date agreed upon by union members to begin a strike, following official approval through votes within the union.