Several Employee At Eastman Chemical Company Have Started To Receive Pink Slips. The Company Is Eliminating About 3% Of Positions Worldwide As Part Of Its Effort To Reduce Cost By $200 Million. Eastman Employs Around 14,000 People Meaning The Cut Will Impact About 420 Workers. Half Of Those Positions Are In Kingsport. Separations Were Effective On February 15Th.