 The CYWU voted to join the Transport and General Workers' Union (TGWU) at its 2005 Conference.The merger was confirmed on 13 September 2006, following a vote amongst the unions membership (with 82% in favour on a 26% turnout) and approved by the Trades Union Certification Officer on 8 January 2007.The General Secretary of CYWU from 1987 until 2007 was Doug Nicholls, who was also secretary of Trade Unionists Against the EU Constitution (UK).