University of California campuses across the state are preparing for what could be the nation's largest academic worker strike that's expected to shut down classes, labs, and research. Nearly 48,000 graduate students will participate in the strikes planned for Monday morning. UAW is taking part in the strike. The union represents teaching assistants, grad student researchers, and tutors. Grad students are demanding higher pay to allow them to keep up with California's rising housing costs. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/nations-most-prominent-academic-worker-strike-at-uc-campuses/509-a0a07481-7e30-461c-96ed-42546f330c03