Shelley Appleton (né Apfelberg; June 11, 1919 - July 27, 2005) was an American trade union executive and attorney who served as vice-president and general secretary treasurer of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union.
After serving in the United States Army Air Forces in World War II and earning a Bronze Star for his service, Appleton became Business Agent in the ILGWU's Office and Distribution Employees Local 99 in 1946.
In addition to his work with the ILGWU, Appleton served as chairman of the ILGWU's international affairs committee, member of the Women's American ORT (Organization for Rehabilitation through Training), board member of the National Committee for Rural Schools, treasurer of the Reunion of Old Timers, chairman of the World ORT Union (1980-1983), and president of the Tamiment Institute (1986-2005).
Appleton resided on Bank Street in the West Village for the majority of his life.
Kheel Center for Labor Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University.