Labor Minister Hausner predicting slight rise in unemployment this month

Labor Minister Jerzy Hausner said yesterday the unemployment rate was likely to see a slight rise in March, creeping up to 18.2% from 18.1% in February. He said seasonal jobs could bring a halt to the lengthening of the dole queues in April and May. However, it was not clear if the unemployment rate would actually dip. Unemployment is currently at its highest post-war level. (Reuters)