An MC collective based in Vancouver,
Sweatshop Union was formed in 2000 by a trio of groups -- Dirty Circus,
I.B.S. (Innocent by Standers), and
Creative Mindz -- plus solo rapper
Kyprios, who all wanted to cut costs and improve efficiency. They self-released their self-titled debut, then watched the buzz take over and earn the album a second release on Battle Axe, the label run by
Mad Child from
Swollen Members. ~ M.F. DiBella & John Bush, All Music Guide