California strike presses universities to solve housing dilemma

Top research universities have long cited their value in growing local economies, but massive graduate student walkout suggests a critical need to better protect the people who make the magic happen

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Paul Basken

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University of California academic workers strike walking the picket line to illustrate California strike presses universities to solve housing dilemma

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