Registered unemployment in December 2016 - According to the SECO surveys, at the end of December 2016 159'372 unemployed persons were registered with the Regional Employment Centers (RAV), 10,144 more than in the previous month. The unemployment rate thus rose from 3.3% in November 2016 to 3.5% in the reporting month. Compared to the previous month, unemployment increased by 743 persons (+ 0.5%). Note Media conversation At 10 o'clock in the SECO building at the Holzikofenweg 36 (room 2.U06) in Berne a media discussion takes place. The speakers will then be available for questions and interviews.