The U.S. Trustee objects to the 2020 KERP and KEIP programs based on the goals being too low and the bankruptcy dragging on longer than expected.
Short and to the point (as far legal filings go):
http://www.kccllc.net/windstream/document/1922312200108000000000003
KERP (Key Employee Retention Plan) is for the top 5 executives.
KEIP (2020 Key Employee Incentive Program) is for 100-ish other employees.
The U.S. Trustee is a Justice Department official tasked with the administration side of bankruptcy cases in a federal court district.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Trustee_Program
"The U.S. Trustee may not, however, serve as the case trustee in Chapter 11. Along with the creditors committees, the U.S. Trustee acts as the primary "watchdog" to ensure compliance with the Bankruptcy Code in cases where no trustee has been appointed."