Union leaders involved in contract talks with Quincy-based Stop & Shop have issued 24-hour notices to end the current contract, which could trigger a strike if an agreement isn’t reached by noon today.

The main points of contention, according to United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1445 – one of five locals involved in the negotiations – are higher health insurance contributions and a lack of wage increases. The company also wants to reduce the pension for new full-time workers and reduce holidays for new part timers.

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