Dow Chemical laying off almost 5,000 employees causing concern in greater Houston area, Freeport

The Brief Dow Chemical is a major employer in Freeport. Dow says it will lay off almost 15% of its workforce, almost 5,000 employees. Dow Chemical is a major employer in Freeport. Freeport Dow Chemical: Almost 5,000 employees to be laid offThe chemical complex in Freeport is one of the largest in the world with more than 40 plants that produce 44% of Dow's products in the U.S. and 20% worldwide. Dow says it will lay off almost 15% of its workforce, almost 5,000 employees.