A. M. Stirton (1872–1939) was an American politician who participated in political activity as a member of the Socialist Party of America and the Industrial Workers of the World.
Stirton eventually shifted his views away from electoral politics and advocated "direct action" in the industrial sector.
[9] By 1909, Stirton had turned away from electoral politics, believing instead that workers must engage in industrial action along syndicalist lines to achieve liberation.
[11] Following that period, Stirton moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan where he organized with Industrial Workers of the World Local 202.
[12] A.M. Stirton also authored the IWW pamphlet "Getting Recognition: What It Means to a Union" that was published and distributed by the national organization.