The City and BCEA will not discriminate in the treatment of an employee on any basis (prohibited by Federal and State Law), union activity or union membership. The City and BCEA also will not discriminate in the treatment of an employee on the basis of part-time status, unless such treatment is directly based upon a level of benefit or right for part-timers which is codified in this agreement. These complaints are not subject to the grievance procedure and are under the jurisdiction of the Civil Service Board.