James Gilroy Baty (1 February 1896[1] – 5 April 1959) was a British trade unionist.
Born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, he began working on the railways, and joined the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) in 1896.
He was also prominent in the International Transport Workers' Federation, sitting on its general council and management committee.
[2] In 1952, he declined the offer of the Commander of the Order of the British Empire award.
[3] Baty retired from union office in January 1956 and died three years later, aged 63.