Ken Birk

Storyteller. Equity Race Equality Committee @EquityREC. Host @kenbirkpresents. Pogo Trainer.

[Ken Birk @KenBirk]

Very honoured to be elected onto the @EquityREC! Huge thanks to all who voted and my proposers @martina_laird & @JimmyAkingbola! Looking forward to working with some amazing activists in the new year! 🥳😃

[Equity @EquityUK]

Congratulations to @OfficialJassa, @KenBirk, @becboey, @Jcheunginhin, @femielufowojujr, @IrvineIqbal, Nana St Bartholomew-Brown, @leomarcuswan and @danielfyork!

[Ken Birk @KenBirk]

@JKcrypto69 @DDhopn @DDhopn @plutus my ticket number is #338921 . I have never downgraded and been a loyal customer and stacker (and have never sold any plu) and have been engaged in the AMA's. Please process my free payout activation so I can initiate it before the deadline.

[Ken Birk @KenBirk]

@ThomasMason @DDhopn Thats great and much needed. I do think its important, crucial even, that Jasper is present in this conversation as well

[Ken Birk @KenBirk]

to only 1 more character change based on your 3 character limit. I've flown with you before. PLEASE do the right thing here, its an easy technical mistake (based on my browsers autofill) for anyone to make and does not warrant a penalty!

[Ken Birk @KenBirk]

@wizzair HELP! I cant change my flight name on checkin. My browsers autofill had used my nickname which, as per your terms, is both a name abbreviation (which i should be allowed to extend) and one character spelt differently in my shortened name and I can't amend the bookinh

[Ken Birk @KenBirk]

without incurring £110 charge! Even though part of this is extending an abbreviation which I should be allowed to do. This could literally ruin my holiday if you can't accomodate this change and is causing anxiety. Please help and be fair and compassionate. This would amount

[Equity @EquityUK]

We have grave concerns about Spotlight’s latest price hike. Since 2023, Equity has explored legal routes to challenge unreasonable fees charged by casting directories.

A full update will be given to the new Council next Tuesday 9th & members updated on progress later that week

[Ken Birk @KenBirk]

@JonLongGame @plutus That would be soooooo cool @plutus ! #nerd #stillakid 😆

[Daniel York Loh @DanielYorkLoh]

And I wonder how many of these racists banging about Juliet being White even know that in the original production she’d have been played by an adolescent boy

[Jassa Ahluwalia @OfficialJassa]

Queried a workshop contract via @EquityUK this week and every performer on the job is now being paid over £100 extra and we'll qualify for pension contributions. Inject it into my veins! There is power in a union. 🔥

[Ken Birk @KenBirk]

@DDhopn M&S, Waitrose, EE, PRET & Boots (whereby this would include subscriptions). Remember the first two unlocks the clothing/John Lewis partners too, no brainer!

[Ken Birk @KenBirk]

@JuliaFlorimo @EquityUK If only 🤣

[Ken Birk @KenBirk]

I am SO excited by this! Finally this is what I and others have been fighting for with @EquityUK ! This monopoly acting pre-requisite is such a barrier for many in the arts and many of us are still scarred by @SpotlightUK deceptive antics in the pandemic members of the fee pause!

[Equity @EquityUK]

Update: Spotlight‼️

'The cost of casting should not be borne by artists seeking work'

We have today issued a letter to Spotlight regarding potential legal action.

For full details of this development go to our website
https://t.co/uLFxlHiB3Z

[Equity @EquityUK]

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[Ken Birk @KenBirk]

Everything that has been said here! Yet despite this me and many like me are not eligible for affordable renting schemes in my area! #costofbeingsingle #singlepremium

[LBC @LBC]

'Being single in the UK at the moment is...basically the worst thing you can do for your financial health.'

@lewis_goodall asks his listeners if they feel there is a 'penalty' or 'sanction' to being on your own during the cost of living crisis.

[Daniel York Loh @DanielYorkLoh]

Had last min change of 🤎& stood again @EquityREC So happy @Jcheunginhin @IrvineIqbal @kenbirk @Adiaha_Emma & Fran are back @OfficialJassa now on Council, will miss @femielufowojujr & @becboey the very best of comrades
@EquityUK feels like a real trade union now-proud to serve

[Neetu Singh @neetusinghbains]

Dear Theatre Twitter,

A really honest and letter about my (near) first year in theatre.

I’m blessed and grateful and just trying to be honest.

If you may be triggered by despair and/or financial instability, please don���t read attached letter.

Sincerely,
Neetu

[Ken Birk @KenBirk]

@Saxton812 Well done its great to hear this! Also with a point of view that our time is taken into account so things like this go a loong way in helping stay afloat, saving unpaid time!!

[Jassa Ahluwalia @OfficialJassa]

Big up @dedwardscasting! For a recent meeting I was sent two FULL eps, no NDAs, sides were 6 pages, a WEEK to prepare and just had a no via @mcewanpenford. I felt respected both as an artist and as a worker. This is the standard my @EquityUK comrades and I will keep fighting for.

[Ken Birk @KenBirk]

Last chance to get your @EquityUK vote in! Use your vote so our union has a mandate for change! I'd particularly recommend @LyndaRooke, @OfficialJassa, @ShenaghGovan @samswann, @JackieClune, Sam Swan for council, @Jcheunginhin & Nana Morgan for standing orders/appeals! Go go go!

[Paul W Fleming @paulwfleming]

📣 FINAL CALL @EquityUK members!

📩MONDAY is your LAST CHANCE to order replacement Council/Presidential ballots

🏡They *can* be delivered to digs/new/temporary addresses

📆Vote closes FRIDAY at NOON

📮Posting after Monday? Use a 1st class stamp.

🗳VOTE VOTE VOTE🗳