Your semi-annual strike update:

The contract dispute between the MTA and the Transport Workers Union could be settled just in time for the first anniversary of the strike, the arbitrator hearing the case said yesterday.

Union sources say TWU boss Roger Toussaint had hoped the proceedings would be delayed until January, when a new governor — who may be more willing to cut a deal — takes office.

And, god willing, if they decide to go on strike again, it will be right around Christmas again!