The middle classes are in revolt

That barristers and doctors are taking industrial action suggests revolution is in the air

THERE ARE THREE professions which, historically, have been called vocations. People are “called” to medicine, to the bar, and to the priesthood. This probably reflects the fact that these were, historically, the three professions for which you trained at the ancient universities. But it also spoke of a particular relationship between the professionals and those they serve and an obligation to minister, each in our particular callings, to those who present themselves to us. And over the last few years two of those three professions have gone out on strike. Alone among the three, the priesthood hasn’t gone on strike. Which, by the way, has nothing to do with our conditions of service. The Church of England is a terrible employer, with a way of treating its clergy and volunteers…

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The Critic (Digital) - 1 Issue, June 2023

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