What is a direct order?

A Direct Order given by a supervisor to an employee who is a Union member is a very specific thing which must be verbalized in a specific manner. The supervisor MUST say "I am giving you a Direct Order." AND MUST tell the employee what will happen if the order is not obeyed. (what discipline will result). The only reason an employee can disobey is if the order was to do something illegal or would put the employee in immediate danger. Otherwise if the employee disagrees with the order they must obey and then they can grieve it later. Obey now, grieve later...